Category: Personal Finance

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 […]

If you are mired in student debt , you may be tempted to refinance or consolidate your loan. Basically, it is getting a new, completely […]

When I was 20, I paid off my student debt and it was amazing. For the first time in my life, I had discretionary income […]

It’s not just your FICO score that matters to lenders. More and more social data companies are popping up to help lenders, landlords, and other […]

If you are thinking of a new career , you probably want to consider the industry’s growth potential and the job itself. LinkedIn analyzed salary […]

Depending on your conditions, the interest rate on a car loan may increase significantly. Your rate will depend on several factors, and one of them […]

Fewer people are buying houses , and this may have something to do with reimagining the American Dream, but also because for many, housing is […]

Sometimes it makes sense to spend a little more money on something if it makes your life easier , saves time, or lasts for years. […]

Many people think that bankruptcy means that all your debts will be immediately forgiven and you will start with a clean slate. This is not […]

Discount airlines like Spirit have forced major carriers to offer cheaper travel options. These “downscaled” options are less expensive than the standard rate, but they […]

It’s too early to think about taxes , but the beginning of the year is the best time to start. After all, April creeps up […]

Saving up for retirement is a lot like going to the dentist. We all know we have to do this, but putting it off is […]

When you buy and hold a mutual fund in your retirement account, you pay a specific rate of expense , which is basically a commission […]

Pay is important , but it’s not the only thing that contributes to job satisfaction. New Glassdoor research shows what makes people happier in their […]

If you are trying to clean up your finances and are completely intimidated by the work ahead, do it step by step . Dedicate at […]

Don’t discount your hard work , but we all get good (or bad) breaks from time to time. As beneficial as it is to focus […]

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t just have one credit rating . You have several of them, and most likely they are all slightly different. […]

Last year I wanted to write a book. It seemed like an impossible task. But I thought, “If I can write a long blog post, […]

You don’t know all about money all at once . Most of us take a number of steps in the right direction until we finally […]

The sooner we learn about money , the more time we will have to develop strong financial habits. The manual is a good opportunity to […]

If you are self-employed, there are many things you can deduct when paying taxes . For example, if you have a business credit card, you […]

Winner effect is the tendency to believe that a decision is good for us just because everyone else makes the decision. When it comes to […]

Anyone who has bought a home will tell you: it can be a long and drawn-out process . Sometimes, what seems like a closed deal, […]

Tax season starts on January 23rd, and the sooner you apply, the sooner you will receive your refund. However, if you are applying for an […]

World travel hacking went mad when Chase released a map of Sapphire Reserve, which, among other useful travel benefits, giving a huge bonus for signing […]

Some vacancies are related to the need to travel, for example, teaching a foreign language or working in the sales department. But if you want […]

Welcome to the second annual Lifehacker Ultimate Money Challenge. After reviewing your feedback, we’ve decided to challenge you once again throughout the year by setting […]

Some banks and credit unions find that opening an account with them is beneficial for obtaining a loan. Good saving habits can indirectly help your […]

Save money – it’s good for the future, but now spend their fun. Connecting your present and future self is one of the biggest challenges […]

It is logical to first pay off the debts at the highest interest rate . However, research shows that paying off a smaller balance is […]

Web / iOS / Android: Amazon recently changed its price cut policy , making these awesome auto price cut apps a little less useful. However, […]

Money is a deliberately thoughtless gift, but it doesn’t have to. Tying a gift to something that really matters is a lot more thoughtful than […]

Celebrating the New Year with a bottle of champagne is always fun. Whether you are looking to bring champagne, prosecco, or sparkling wine to a […]

This is the completion of the first ever Lifehacker Ultimate Money Challenge . If you’ve joined us at any stage of this journey, we’d love […]

If you enjoy photographing and making money, you can combine the two. Easier said than done, of course, but Foap makes it easy to sell […]

When listing your home for sale, you want to use the right words to generate the right interest. At Trulia, several real estate agents are […]

You already know that a speeding ticket can increase your insurance policy. Depending on where you live, this can be hundreds of dollars a year. […]

This is a frequently asked question about personal finance: should I pay off student loans or save for retirement ? You can do both , […]