Category: Personal Finance

Food is the third-largest spending item for American households, which means that if you don’t maximize your cash outflows for groceries and dining out, you […]

An estimated 2,300 children have been separated from their parents as a result of the Trump administration’s immigration policies. While President Trump signed a decree […]

As a recent college graduate, getting started on your first “real job” trying to plan your expenses can be tricky. College expenses are less expensive […]

We’ve all been there. When you’re on a tight budget, you settle for a group dinner ordering soup and salad while your friends share snacks, […]

One of the most common questions people ask about tidying up their finances is how you can save enough for retirement when the numbers are […]

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, food is the largest expenditure for the average American household, after housing and transportation. But unlike the two […]

If you regularly forget to set a calendar reminder on the abolition of the free trial version to their automatic renewal, consider using a prepaid […]

How much do you spend on groceries? According to the USDA, Americans in the United States spend up to 33 percent of their family’s income […]

We’re about half a year now, so let’s take the time to check our financial targets for 2018 . My goals for the year include […]

Earlier this week, I wrote about how people in the individual marketplace with pre-existing conditions could lose their health coverage if a judge ruled in […]

There is no place in the US where a full-time worker with a federal minimum wage of $ 7.25 could afford to rent a two-bedroom […]

While researching a tour package I was thinking about booking recently, I noticed that while all of the customer reviews about destinations, guides and travel […]

Potential medical bills may be the last thing you think about during your summer vacation, but if something bad happens to you or a family […]

If you have not filed a tax return for 2017, you have another day before you come up with the payment of the fee for […]

People with pre-existing medical conditions could lose their individual health coverage if a judge rules in favor of the 20 states that are currently suing […]

Tracking the frequent flyer programs of various airlines to get the best deals can be full-time (and, in fact, for a handful of travel bloggers). […]

Is it worth settling for a high interest rate on a car loan or are there better financing options? Here’s what we’re watching this week. […]

Lenders can lower your credit limit at almost any time and for any reason as long as permitted by your user agreement. This happens to […]

The annual interest rate on credit cards is ridiculously high, averaging 16.75%, according to the latest figures from CreditCards.com . (This is an all-time high, […]

In the summer between sophomore and sophomore college, I did an internship at the Michigan State Senate in Lansing. Since the position was not paid […]

When you graduate from college (or transition to part-time status), you are given a six-month grace period before you have to start paying off your […]

You might think that your insurance is offering the best prescription prices at your local pharmacy, but it turns out that this may actually increase […]

Keeping a strict financial plan is a lot like following a healthy diet. You do this because you know it will help you feel good […]

When it comes to money, we are all working on several negative scenarios that could hinder our finances. And although it is difficult to go […]

This week, federal Federal Reserve regulators proposed repealing the Volcker rule , yet another step in the Trump administration’s ongoing banking deregulation. What exactly do […]

I have long had a “to buy” list to which I will add items throughout the year, shortening and updating as needed. It’s relatively short […]

The start is over, your friends have gone on a hike in Europe for a few months, and you have removed the last empty liquor […]

Happy 529! (Got it? Because it’s May 29th?) Okay, yes, it’s not really Christmas, but it’s a good reminder to use Account 529 if you […]

What fees and penalties will you face for early IRA withdrawals to buy a home? This is the question we are looking at this week. […]

So, you’re a freelancer and you want to know what retirement savings options you have. How can you save money outside of the IRA? It’s […]

Graduating from college should be one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. You are finally on your own, ready to start […]

The Banking Act, just signed into law by President Donald Trump, includes rules that could appease private student loan borrowers. Private student loans have less […]

Looking for deals this Memorial Day weekend? As usual, you’ll find good deals on home goods and appliances over long weekends, but you should avoid […]

It looks like something good came out of the Equifax hack : freezing loans will soon be free. This provision was included in a larger […]

If you are about to have a college bill and don’t want to get bogged down in student debt hell, ask your institution’s finance department […]

As the wedding season picks up steam, you may be wondering how much is appropriate to spend on a gift for a happy couple. Fortunately, […]

If you’ve made a commitment to contribute to your 401 (k) – great! When it comes to a healthy retirement, you are ahead of the […]

Is college tuition overpriced or still worth the target price? And if it’s too expensive, what better than a 529 account to set your child […]

IKEA has a new credit card, but buyers should think twice before applying. The IKEA Visa credit card offers several benefits that might seem attractive […]

On Twitter, some people are roasting MarketWatch for an article originally posted in January that says you should be saving double your salary by age […]