Category: Personal Finance

It’s hard to find answers to specific questions about financial aid when you don’t know where to start. LendEDU has a free financial aid hotline […]

Even if you shop from the list, it’s easy to overspend at the grocery store. You throw excess goods here and there in the basket, […]

With serious savings in an expensive city, you can make ends meet. A comfortable life, however, is another matter entirely. Using budget guidelines of 50-30-20 […]

The best Tax Day gift is to end it so you don’t have to worry about taxes for another year. However, some retailers sweeten the […]

Automating your finances doesn’t have many drawbacks, but one that you sometimes run into is having to update all your accounts when you get a […]

You need an emergency fund, no doubt about that. On the other hand, how much money this fund should have depends on who you ask […]

If you’re planning a vacation this summer, it’s time to start planning. We’ve told you when is the best time to book cheap flights , […]

If you travel frequently with Southwest Airlines , you are probably familiar with their EarlyBird Check-In program. For a nominal fee, clients can pay for […]

Most likely, you will not be tested. If your income is really low, there is less than 1% chance of being selected for audit . […]

It is worth focusing thrift on the biggest costs . For most of us, this includes groceries. Some stores have higher prices for certain items, […]

The US Postal Service recently cut prices and now the standard first class stamp costs $ 0.47. According to USA Today, this is the first […]

When used responsibly, credit cards are great for cashback or travel rewards. In certain months, issuers offer bonuses on expenses and in certain categories. However, […]

If you’re looking for a way to make some money on the side , there are a variety of options, from starting a blog to […]

Juggling with competing job offers is usually fine, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The Fidelity Job Offer Evaluator tool helps you compare two jobs […]

Certified Financial Planners (CFPs) have a fiduciary duty: a legal obligation to offer financial advice that suits your interests. This is why we suggested finding […]

Maybe you’re busy; maybe you’re just lazy. If you still haven’t filed your tax return, we are not here to judge . We’re here to […]

You expect some costs to be higher in places like New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco. Rent, food, gas – the list goes on. […]

Credit cards use rewards to lure customers, but play right and you can come out ahead. Most issuers offer great sign-up bonuses at certain times […]

So far, all the money problems this year have been about saving them. Saving money is great, but personal finance matters so much more, and […]

Most banks have special rules regarding credit card theft. However, canceling the card and all its automatic payments can still be a problem. NerdWallet writer […]

The value of your home fluctuates depending on a number of factors. Some of these factors are pretty obvious: noisy neighbors, the quality of nearby […]

We tend to think of budgeting and thrift as depriving ourselves. It might be more helpful to rethink how we think about reducing things. I […]

Buying your first home comes with a lot of surprises . While most buyers are willing to sign up for homeowner insurance, they often overestimate […]

You can get a mortgage on your own even if you are married, but sometimes it helps to have a partner as a co-borrower when […]

According to the US Census Bureau (PDF), the gender pay gap may be narrowing, but women still earn 79 cents for every dollar a man […]

If you want to increase your professional value and build a better career , you need to diversify and hone your skills. Personal finance writer […]

An emergency fund is needed to clean up your finances. However, some argue that it is a shame to leave that amount of money in […]

Scammers prey on our appetites. According to Consumer Reports, they advertised fake food festivals on popular sites like Groupon, Facebook and even local newspapers. Consumer […]

At first glance, it seems that personal finance is primarily associated with money: enrichment, investment optimization, and so on. This definitely applies to all of […]

If you haven’t already, call your credit card company and ask for a lower interest rate . It may sound unlikely, but the odds are […]

This month we challenged you to limit impulsive spending and save that money instead. Forbes writer Hala Turjalay offers an interesting savings trick that can […]

Most people cringe when they see the words “money” and “happiness” in the same sentence, and rightfully so. Money is not equal to happiness. However, […]

When it comes to money, we can be especially critical. Your friend buys a house, you assume he cannot afford it and should just keep […]

Car ownership can be quite expensive, besides the cost of the vehicle itself. Taxes, property fees, gasoline, and other costs add up to quite a […]

Money is easy to ignore. It’s boring. Too much work. However, the point is, you are probably working too hard not to worry about your […]

Tax rules can be complex and there are some items and expenses that you don’t even know you have to pay taxes about. Investopedia lists […]

When paying taxes, you should definitely take advantage of all possible deductions . The problem is that the eligibility requirements may vary slightly, and sometimes […]

What if bank interest rates were so low that they actually charged you a fee to keep your money there? What if you could take […]

It’s easy to get stuck in spending habits. We think little of them, and they become automatic. There is nothing wrong with spending money , […]

Tax scams pop up every year and the IRS recently announced a popular scam that is widespread this season. The scammers have called taxpayers to […]