Category: Personal Finance

If you are still paying with your checking account, it might be time to change your bank . Or better yet, try a credit union. […]

Credit is difficult. This seems to work against us more than in our favor, and there have been attempts to improve the system in recent […]

The interview is already stressful enough that the hiring manager will hit you with something like, “Tell me about how you dealt with a difficult […]

It’s always a little embarrassing for most of us to ask for a raise. How much are you asking? This review sheds some light. Career […]

You have tried to curb your spending problem . You have frozen your credit cards. You won’t be traveling within a mile of Best Buy, […]

Most of us don’t buy new cars just to have them replaced every year. In fact, only 1.5% of new car buyers change during the […]

There are many ways to get a credit score for free. Services such as CreditKarma , for example, offer a free overview of your rating […]

You may have heard the Fiduciary Rule in the headlines lately. The Obama administration planned to implement it this year, but the Trump administration recently […]

Each year, Americans throw food in the amount of about $ 165 billion , which could be up to $ 2,200 for the average family. […]

Lifestyle inflation is insidious. You don’t think you are spending that much on lunch every day, but add up your expenses and you might be […]

You know it’s important to keep your money in check if you ever want to get out of debt, go on a great vacation, or […]

We help readers save money all year long with Lifehacker Ultimate Money Challenge . This month, we’re bringing back one of last year’s favorites: Get […]

Digit is one of our favorite money saving apps . It analyzes your bank accounts to figure out how much money you can afford to […]

The end of the month, which means it’s time to end the February money competition . If you joined, please tell us how you did […]

If you enjoy spending time alone, living with a roommate can be a challenge . However, you can save a lot of money by living […]

Chrome: Amazon makes it easy to buy anything , but if you’re on a tight budget, the site can sometimes seem a little overwhelming . […]

When you freelance with a client , they usually give you a contract to sign that protects them in case something goes wrong. You may […]

College is expensive, but if you want to cut costs, then one way to do it is through Community College. Tuition is usually cheaper than […]

Lodging makes up a large portion of your travel budget. If you want to be flexible, there are some creative ways to keep your living […]

Investing is n’t as difficult as most people think , but there is a lot of jargon to learn. Stocks and bonds are two general […]

The AmEx Starwood credit card is popular with travel enthusiasts . If you’ve been thinking about signing up, they’ve just increased their bonus to 35,000 […]

A career change can be difficult for many reasons, but some people fear it because they have already invested so much in their current careers. […]

Most airlines these days charge a fee for checking in your baggage. If you have more space in your bag than you need, you may […]

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a great resource for consumers, but its days may be numbered . Take advantage of one of its […]

The first year I started paying off my student loan, I had no idea that interest was deductible . I missed out and hit myself […]

Vizio recently had trouble collecting TV consumer data that opted out. An interesting question arises: can my TV collect and transmit my data? Yes, in […]

You may be curious about your taxes, but you are not ready to delve into them completely. To give you an idea of how much […]

Cable providers are set to hike prices, according to a recent FCC report . However, they want their advertised rates to stay nice and low, […]

Many high school students take part-time jobs to help pay expenses or start saving for college . In her book Make Your Child a Money […]

When creating a budget, you can include additional income earned in the form of a bonus or tax refund. The Motley Fool explains why you […]

The IRS Free File program allows you to file your tax return for free , and if you make less than $ 64,000 a year, […]

Some of the subscription services are worth it (you can snatch Netflix out of my cold, dead hands), but this month we’ve challenged you to […]

Consumers go out of their way to seek deals and cut costs , but when it comes to buying a home, we often think it’s […]

Let’s say you break your watch or some other object or device. You check the warranty and it’s a bummer: it’s expired. If you are […]

Statistics show that consumers want to support companies that support social and environmental concerns . If you want to invest in socially responsible companies too, […]

If you are planning to donate to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) , an organization that helps defend our constitutional rights and freedoms, you […]

Let’s say your favorite restaurant has started offering food at a discounted price, but you have to pay extra if you need napkins, forks, or […]

Readers, you’ve met the January money challenge . Take a moment to congratulate yourself and then get ready for February. Let’s save some money this […]

You haven’t forgotten about it, have you? This month we invited you to participate in our 30-Day Savings Program , which includes saving a little […]

If you received your 1099-C tax form in the mail, you may be wondering where it came from and why it exists. You usually get […]