Category: Personal Finance

Consumers worried about what will happen to their Sears Gift Cards when a retailer goes bankrupt can breathe a sigh of relief – at least […]

Avid ride hailers have a new subscription option that could potentially save them over $ 100 a month: Lyft’s new monthly full access plan . […]

It is open enrollment season now and you will soon be tasked with choosing a health plan for you and your family for 2019. We […]

Procrastinators, your time is up: If you didn’t file your 2017 tax return in April, the renewal deadline is Monday. If you do not submit […]

By now, you know that freezing your credit reports is one of the best steps you can take to protect yourself from financial fraudsters. But […]

During the height of hurricane season, there are countless things to remember and prepare for: securing doors , packing your bags, taking care of your […]

In the past week alone, Experian , Facebook and Google have experienced (or disclosed, in Google’s case) security breaches of varying severity, potentially revealing people’s […]

Unless humans transform the economy in a way that has no “documented historical precedent,” the Earth will experience “worsening food insecurity and wildfires, and a […]

Should you trust a debt relief company? Here’s what we’re watching this week. Every Monday, we address one of your pressing personal finance questions by […]

If you’re looking to purchase a new Food Rewards Card, American Express’s renewed Premier Rewards Gold card is one of the most generous on the […]

If you have frozen your credit at Experian after the infamous leak Equifax data in 2017, take into account: according to the report NerdWallet , […]

The House of Representatives recently passed a package of laws that could change the way retirement savings are accumulated. This, of course, if the Senate […]

According to a blockbuster published in the New York Times , President Donald Trump has been involved in some shady tax practices associated with his […]

Because flights weren’t nasty enough or expensive enough, four major domestic airlines raised their checked baggage fees in 2018, including American, Delta, JetBlue and United. […]

Now that the three major credit bureaus are required to offer you a free credit freeze , there are a few things to keep in […]

The free Federal Financial Aid App , or FAFSA, opens today for the 2019-2020 school year, and college students now have the first opportunity to […]

How can you fly long distance with three kids without losing your mind (or a savings account)? Here’s what we’re watching this week. Every Monday, […]

If you’ve ever temporarily lost your credit card and panicked to close your account, Chase now offers credit card users an alternative: you can block […]

How do you feel about yourself? How is the leader? Someone who doesn’t take any abominations? Weak? Now ask yourself: Does this kind of thinking […]

When you live in New York, you start to appreciate some things that you would never notice in a normal, functioning city. For example, clean […]

Millions of homes may have been damaged by the tropical depression in Florence that swept through the Carolina just over a week ago. As the […]

How can you prepare your spouse to be fired from work due to a disability? This is what we are discussing this week. Every Monday, […]

While you are perfecting your resume and cover letter thinking about the hiring manager of your dream company, you might be interested to know that […]

Every week, we share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts. This week we take a look behind the scenes at Lifehacker. I’m […]

According to a new report from Comparitech , a site that compares various tech products, frequent flyer miles are a popular commodity on the dark […]

If you read TwoCents, you are probably looking for advice on how to improve your financial life. You might want to be more responsible with […]

How will your budget change as your financial responsibilities change? Here’s what we’re watching this week. Every Monday, we address one of your pressing personal […]

In an effort to attract wealthier millennials, Chase is offering Sapphire cardholders (reserve or privileged) who open a bank account 60,000 bonus points worth up […]

Let’s start with one thing: you cannot time the market. But that doesn’t mean you can’t do some kind of proactive planning before the market […]

Prepare for … ): title Prepare for … Running a small business is hard work, but we’re here to help. Welcome to Work Smarter, your […]

The Equifax hack is over, so we remind you that you can freeze your credit reports and sign up for annual fraud alerts for free […]

When you buy music, movies or books from Amazon or Apple iTunes, you might get the impression that these materials are yours forever; after all, […]

Defaulting on student loans has become inevitable for a certain segment of borrowers: according to a report by the Urban Institute , 1 million borrowers […]

Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) such as Expedia and Orbitz are useful for comparing flight prices (although some airlines, such as Southwest, do not allow their […]

If you’re trying to get your expenses in order, one of the most effective ways to do so is to accept the “pain of paying,” […]

One of the best and most important aspects of Mint is that you can create categories for just about anything to keep track of your […]

The combination of credit types is an advantage for your rating – a 10 percent credit rating is determined based on the types of lines […]

How can you nudge your boss to give you more responsibility and / or more money instead of just maintaining the status quo? This is […]

As we’ve already covered , the longevity of the current bull market has worried people. All of this should end over time, and some economists […]

When you’re planning a vacation, scheduling excursions and choosing restaurants to dine in each evening is less of a chore than a fun part of […]