While most of us check our credit scores and try to pay our bills on time, maintaining and monitoring your credit can be slightly more complicated than it seems. And bad credit can be costly.
“Places might run your credit and use your credit score to decide whether or not...
Saving still cheapest way to fund getaway
Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool drink in your hand?
A search for airline tickets can bring your dream down to earth, if the steep fares outstrip your savings.
What if you could book your trip today and pay for...
Instagram has more than 800 million users, but not all of them have figured out how to make money from their feeds.
However, Viktoria Altman, the blogger behind TravelTipster, is a social media maven who has cracked the code. Since she started using her Instagram for business purposes in late...
When it comes to salting away enough money for retirement, one of the biggest obstacles is the high cost of healthcare.
The Employee Benefit Research Institute estimates that a 65-year-old man and woman would need $131,000 and $147,000, respectively, to stand a good chance of being able to cover premiums...
If you're working hard but are in disbelief about the state of your bank account, you're not alone. A recent national survey revealed that 44 percent of Americans could not afford a $400 emergency expense without borrowing or selling off assets. Americans also currently average a savings rate of...
Taxes are due early next week and, if you don't file and pay your taxes, you could face some consequences.
Everyone's tax situation is different, but here are some of the things that might happen if you don't submit your 2017 tax returns by the filing deadline of Tuesday, April...
While it may be tempting to splurge on a new spring wardrobe with your refund, tax season, even when you have a tax refund in hand, is actually the best time of year to do a financial check up first. Especially if you only take a good look at...
Warren Buffett warned students about the perils of using debt and leverage decades ago, using Donald Trump as a negative case study.
Buffett was asked by a Notre Dame student about Trump’s business troubles during a question-and-answer session in 1991. Trump’s Atlantic City Taj Mahal casino filed for Chapter 11...
It's college decision time – and across the nation, high school seniors and their parents are grappling with where they'll attend school next fall.
Many students and their families often turn to their school counselor throughout the college application process. However, a new survey from the nonprofit American Student Assistance,...
Moving into your first student house or flat is a rite of passage for a lot of young people. It’ll be your home from home for many months, so you need to find the right property. Whether you’re after a warm place to study or a pre-drinks venue, here’s...
