Category: Personal Finance

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 […]

Impulsive spending, emergencies, buying too many things that we just don’t need – these are all reasons we usually come up with reasons why people […]

If you have had very low earnings for several years, is it possible to increase your Social Security payments if you have already started receiving […]

If you are looking for a flight (say, for your next long haul trip ), you need to know the details of the cancellation policy […]

The stock market has just hit the longest bull run in its history and it scared people. A downward spiral seems inevitable, and of course […]

Since America is a country that definitely has clear priorities, public school teachers spend an average of $ 479 a year of their own money […]

Next week, Chase customers will get a unique new benefit: at least 100 free trades per year on an investment platform that they can access […]

Most graduates have a six month post-college grace period before they need to start making monthly student loan payments. It’s orientation week for freshmen at […]

We’re not here to tell you to take a friend with you wherever you go and call your mom when you come every night, but […]

How can you save up for retirement if your job doesn’t have a 401 (k)? This is what we are discussing this week. Each Monday, […]

Your student loans may be the last thing on your mind when you have your classes, you rush with the student body and this guy […]

So you have a decent sized poultry house , your debts are paid, and your estate is more or less in order . You are […]

You finally did it. You saved and saved, put in whatever you could, paid for the house, college, and everything else you needed to create […]

If you can’t bring yourself to save money for retirement (you say there are too many other things to worry about and I’m not going […]

Your 20 years are behind you, and now you have a spouse, children and maybe even a house to show. Ideally, you save a little […]

Capital One has updated the rewards on its Savor card, and the new offerings will appeal to people who eat out a lot or spend […]

So, you’re on your own in the real world, with a steady job and 401 (k) to match. You’ve built yourself a decent credit score […]

Most young people do not learn about personal finance in school, but developing strong habits during your teens and early twenties can help you set […]

It might seem like it isn’t as you battle the 104-degree subway platforms and pray that this summer is finally over, but the holidays are […]

As reported by the New York Times, one- way tickets are becoming more affordable for international travelers. Airlines used to raise their prices for one-way […]

Can the company ask for your credit limit before accepting an order? This is what we are discussing this week. Every Monday, we address one […]

Here’s a simple financial task for you over the weekend: Update your tax liens. Due to the new tax legislation, the tax rates and tax […]

If you have the money to invest, what is stopping you from making more profit? Probably time. You create wealth by investing money by keeping […]

Instead of rushing to cancel your credit card after briefly losing it on your sister’s couch cushions (just me?), Amex lets you freeze it temporarily, […]

Whether you want to gift frequent flyer miles to a family or friend (or want to earn points yourself), there are a few things you […]

Yesterday was equal pay day for black women – or the symbolic day that the average black woman achieved equal pay as white men this […]

Most Americans can rely on direct deposit, debit cards, and online bill payment to keep things running smoothly in their daily lives. Of course, there […]

Bank and investment fees could cost Americans over $ 1.1 million over the course of their lives, according to a new report from NerdWallet . […]

If you are a frequent traveler and have a reserve of miles that you haven’t used up yet, consider donating to an organization that can […]

Apple Pay is the highest rated peer-to-peer (P2P) payment system in terms of payment authentication for fraud prevention and data privacy, according to Consumer Reports’ […]

How can you achieve your monetary goal when someone else is always fighting for your limited funds? This is what we are reviewing this week. […]