Category: Personal Finance

If you’ve ever bought a car, you’ve probably bargained a bit. We used to strain our negotiating muscles about things like cars and salaries, but […]

Budgeting can be hard to get used to, especially if you’re not good at money. It takes time to adjust to your spending plan, but […]

What if there was a way to lower the cost of your student loan at an incredibly high cost? Here’s what refinancing promises: Ideally, you’ll […]

Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever buy, but it’s the small expense that can catch you off guard. Closing costs can […]

Most of us think of bidding as a confirmation of our superiority and a demonstration that we are not afraid to get what we want. […]

Interest rates on savings accounts are not very high, but a certificate of deposit (CD) allows you to earn even a small amount of interest […]

Vacations are expensive and some destinations can be more expensive than others. According to the World Economic Forum’s 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, these […]

There’s a lot going on in the economy right now, including all this news about the Fed raising interest rates . The details can be […]

A stock market plunge like the one we saw this week is natural, and most of us know not to panic and sell . However, […]

Money has already become somewhat of a taboo topic, and in bad financial times, we tend to ignore it even more. Researchers call this the […]

Sticking to a budget is about more than just keeping your expenses in check. Yes, this is important, but unexpected financial traps can completely blind […]

The staggering cost of childcare is enough to convince some parents to quit their jobs and stay at home with their children. At the same […]

Welcome to Black Monday. The Dow is down more than 5% this morning and the S&P is down 3.4%, the worst drop we’ve seen in […]

Rewarded travel is a wonderful thing. Earn enough points with the airline and you can get free flights or upgrades. If you are planning a […]

Building an investment portfolio is easier than you think. You don’t have to be a professional to get started, but you do need to choose […]

A number of banks offer free verification, but many of them have a minimum balance. If you do not keep hundreds or even thousands of […]

There are many budgeting tools like Mint to help you track every penny and analyze your spending in a variety of ways. But if you’re […]

When I was four, my mom opened a shoebox in our closet and pulled out something I had never seen before: a crisp pretty 100 […]

When it comes time to get our finances in shape, we often look to others to make sure we are on the right track. Of […]

Let’s say you’re trying to sort out this whole retirement problem , which means it’s time to increase your savings. If you are looking into […]

If you are a college student, you will probably need all the help with your tuition fees. Generous friends or family members can give you […]

We are fans of money management with their hands , but there are times in your life when it makes sense to hire a financial […]

Free or cheap shipping has become common, but some retailers still charge quite high fees. These stores sometimes offer free shipping, but with a caveat: […]

College is getting more expensive every year. And beyond the crazy tuition, there are a number of trickier, hidden costs that can drain your wallet […]

When it comes to saving for a child’s education, most parents need all the help they can get. FutureGift creates a college savings page for […]

From time to time, you probably flip through your toilets and weed out a bunch of useless things . That which doesn’t matter to you […]

Travel can be expensive, and thankfully, there are many ways to do it on a tight budget. But as someone who loves to save money […]

Tuition prices have become quite outrageous, so if you are a prospective college student or parent of a potential student, you should save on college […]

To protect yourself from fraud and just check your overall financial condition, it is important to check your credit regularly . You want to do […]

Let’s say you made a deal for a new laptop you were planning to buy and saved $ 100. It’s human nature to tell yourself […]

Getting the courage to ask for a raise can be tricky. And if your boss refuses your request, you may be tempted to step back […]

Habits, behaviors, and emotions play a big role in how you manage your money. If you want to change a habit, it can help you […]

Signing up for a loyalty program is a great way to save money on travel , but some of these programs are more beneficial than […]

It’s important to be on the same page with your partner, but that doesn’t mean you have to agree on everything. When we first met, […]

Even if you anticipate it, job loss can be devastating. You are going through the emotional process of changing your routine, and if that is […]

Let’s say you have low-interest debt, maybe a student loan, and you can easily pay your minimum monthly payment. If you have money to spare, […]

One big homeowner’s advantage is that, ideally, you have a net worth: that’s the difference between your mortgage and the assessed value of your home. […]

Besides paying off debt or savings for a specific purpose, financial independence is the ultimate goal of anyone interested in getting their money in order. […]

Most people think marriage is a big tax break. The idea is that you combine both income and pay a single reduced income tax. This […]

It’s fun to find ways to cut down on day-to-day expenses . Savings can be increased. But what matters is what you do with the […]