Category: Personal Finance

Chrome: When you’re working towards a goal, visual reminders help you stay on track . Reach is a Chrome extension that simplifies your financial goals […]

We’ve walked you all about theHoney coupon tool that automatically searches for and applies coupon codes for your online purchases. A browser extension recently released […]

We all complain about the prices at the airport, but two hours after stopping with nothing to eat, the $ 10 sandwich starts to look […]

Most of us are familiar with the basics of our payroll: tax liens, social security, and of course, income. However, there may be several codes […]

Index funds are an easy way to get started investing. We’re fans of a simple set-and-forget portfolio that can be set up once and benefit […]

When planning a wedding, most people are prepared for big expenses like venue, caterer, and photographer. One area that is often overlooked, however, is tip. […]

Whether it’s road tolls or subway fares, your commuting to work can increase over time. To help cut costs, your employer may offer commuter tax […]

If your financial situation seems to be a mess, it can be difficult to know where to start cleaning. This interactive tool from Fidelity asks […]

Self-employment can be volatile, especially when you’re just starting out. You are not sure when the next client will come or how long the concert […]

You have to be careful with debt collectors because dealing with them can affect your finances in unexpected ways. For example, agreeing to pay a […]

If you need a summary of your tax return, you can get it (and other transcripts) online using the recently launched IRS tool. The IRS […]

Identity theft is on the rise , so you must always be vigilant about the threat, which means you need to take the necessary steps […]

Tonight last week, John Oliver bought $ 15 million in outstanding medical debt to prove how easy it is to start a debt buying company. […]

If you weren’t born into wealth, you’ve probably dealt with money problems. Financial problems can be a problem, and “financial literacy” is the best solution […]

It is not easy for cable companies to quit smoking . And one of the most frustrating things about canceling a cable is having to […]

Past financial mistakes can linger on your credit report for a long time and make your life difficult in many ways . FICO sometimes tries […]

It’s nice to do things , but sometimes we fool ourselves into thinking that we are doing tasks that are not really very important – […]

Average wage growth in the US has hovered around 3% over the past few years, but some industries are doing better than others. A recent […]

When planning to buy a car, be prepared to bargain. And some strategies work better than others . A recent Consumer Reports poll summarized the […]

The gender pay gap continues to be a problem and is wider in some industries than others . Lifehacker founder Gina Trapani has developed a […]

Most travelers looking for deals have the Google ITA Matrix in their arsenal. The only problem is that you cannot book flights directly through Matrix. […]

You might think that the end of tax season will keep IRS scammers at bay , but no, they are still going strong and in […]

Payday loans are an undeniable debt trap : they are designed to send borrowers into a downward spiral of debt, and that debt can support […]

Social security is already a hot issue, and recent changes have made people really worry about it , making it difficult to get over the […]

So far this year, we’ve encouraged you to cut your bills, curb impulsive spending, and even save for retirement. It’s time to hone your bargaining […]

When a store goes out of business (like the recent closure of Sports Authority ), it usually has good sales to get rid of all […]

We urged you to get your money in order throughout the year, and this month ‘s challenge was simple but important: lower interest on debt. […]

Bad credit can haunt you for years. It affects everything from buying a house to bills and renting an apartment . Some employers even check […]

The exchange rate can confuse you when you travel and you will spend a lot more than you expect. On the other hand, you can […]

A recently signed bill allows debt collectors to use robots to communicate with consumers about federal debt. The FCC is trying to update these rules […]

In addition to your normal day-to-day budget, it is helpful to have an emergency budget on hand in case of job loss or other major […]

This week, theDepartment of Labor announced an update to its overtime rules , changing the wage threshold from $ 23,660 to $ 47,476. This is […]

If you are looking to buy a used car, you might want to consider compactness. While used car prices have generally risen, prices for used […]

Identity theft rates are on the rise , and the problem is getting worse in some areas than in others. 24/7 Wall St. examined data […]

Validity of gift cards usually do not expire for five years , so you usually have enough time to use them – that is, if […]

If managing money were as easy as calculating some numbers and following a spending plan, we would all be great at it. Money is not […]

Customer loyalty usually doesn’t pay off. In fact, Consumerist found that loyal cable TV customers typically pay $ 10-20 more per month. It’s worth picking […]

If money is tight and you cannot afford to pay off your student loan, there are relief options. Navigating through them can be confusing, but […]

A number of factors influence your decision to buy or rent a car . However, opportunity cost is one factor that can be overlooked. This […]

If you have more student loan debt than you can handle , you may qualify for Income Based Repayment (IBR) . You will still have […]