Category: Personal Finance

Equifax last week announced a ” cybersecurity incident ” that affected 143 million customers. Between freezes, fraud alerts, and credit monitoring, you can raise your […]

We all know that lenders, moneylenders and credit cards profit when you go into debt, and therefore they can be dangerous. But many of these […]

Believe it or not, it’s time to start saving for the holidays. Gifts, travel, parties – these expenses quickly add up to you, so you […]

So you’ve started dating someone new and learning a lot about them: where they grew up, what their hopes and dreams are, how they feel […]

It seems like credit card companies are always coming up with creative ways to trick their customers. Everyone knows that you have to pay a […]

This month we brought you down to a cost that many people overpay: mobile phone maintenance. However, before you make the switch, there are a […]

This month we offered you a chance to save on your mobile phone bills by switching to a cheaper data plan . However, this does […]

Robo Advisors make investing super easy and even better, they are fun! However, just because you are investing with the app does not mean that […]

At some point, we all have to go. When you die, the last thing you want to do is leave your grieving friends and family […]

You are good with credit and have even learned some tricks to improve your score . However, the last lesson everyone should learn about loans […]

Let’s say you’ve just received a job offer from a startup. The salary is small (this is a startup after all), but you also get […]

Cryptocurrencies have a moment. You’ve probably heard a thing or two about Bitcoin and Ethereum . Namely, their prices seem to be skyrocketing ( or […]

This year we threw you all sorts of money problems, from bargaining to saving for retirement , and you have been solving them all year. […]

Another month, another challenge in the books. And the task of July was quite simple : to save a small change. If you joined, let […]

Unfortunately, your debt can stay alive and well even after you leave. While this does not necessarily mean that your children or your spouse will […]

Your credit can affect everything from your bills to your car loan and your ability to get your dream apartment, so you should probably know […]

Paul Manafort, a former Motherfucker adviser, is under investigation for money laundering, the Wall Street Journal reported yesterday. Terrible, just awful , you might think, […]

Whether you like it or not, credit matters. And it’s not just about a car loan or buying a house. Your landlord is checking your […]

There are entire forums devoted to the fine art of using credit card points to make thousands of dollars in free rides or travel hacks. […]

Readers, this month we’ve offered you a small change , and believe it or not, it’s almost halfway through July. We’ve put together some creative […]

Several years ago, I made a huge financial mistake . As a freelancer, I had not paid taxes for a year and ended up owing […]

Most of us pay taxes without even understanding how taxes work after they leave our paycheck. Taxes are complex, of course, but this handy diagram […]

It’s summer now, it’s hot, and I’m pretty sure vacation is the last thing on your mind. However, now is the time to start saving […]

So, you have taken a step forward and decided to offer your home as a cozy place to stay for tired travelers, tourists and vacationers. […]

Freelancers, contractors, giants – whatever you call us, it ‘s estimated that 40% of employees will be freelancers by 2020. obstacles to self-employment. The picture […]

When you think of peer-to-peer payments, you are probably thinking of PayPal. But there is one big advantage that other services like Square Cash have […]

By now, you’ve heard the news: Amazon plans to buy Whole Foods for $ 13.7 billion. The jokes were joking , the dust settled, and […]

In a sense, insurance is the least enjoyable thing you can spend money on. You buy it with the hope that you never have to […]

Chrome: I hate coupons but love to save money, so I’m a fan of Honey , a browser extension that automatically finds and applies coupon […]

Being broke sucks, and it’s even worse when the world thinks you’re broke because you spend too much on luxury items . When you’re struggling […]

Contrary to what reality shows say , coupons shouldn’t be overwhelming. No need to dive into the trash can for brochures or spend 20 hours […]

There are several differences between credit unions and large banks that can make them more attractive. The problem is, switching seems like a huge pain. […]

You may remember the episode ” Friends, ” in which bankrupt friends – Rachel, Joey, and Phoebe – get mad at their wealthier colleagues for […]

If you want to pay off your credit card debt faster , you can transfer your balance to a credit card with a low interest […]

Most of us are guilty of having subscriptions to services we no longer need or no longer use (or may not even know what we […]

Despite being incredibly expensive, cities like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco are also very densely populated and growing. Sure, these are great cities […]

Most people generally have a hard time imagining retirement, let alone early retirement. Despite this, many workers managed to quit their jobs and achieve financial […]

By paying interest on a credit card, you are literally paying to be in debt. This is how credit card companies make most of their […]

If you’re looking for a great car deal, buying a used one is the best way to go. A neat used car that is only […]

A new Bloomberg poll shows that nearly half of Americans will struggle to afford $ 100 emergency assistance, such as a speeding ticket, medical bill, […]