A credit score is an important measure of your financial health. The better your score, the more likely you are to get a good deal on a home or a car, or to be able to rent an apartment — and maybe even get a date.
While most Americans have...
Having a massive amount of credit card debt — and not a single clue what to do about it — is what led this millennial money expert to carve out an unlikely career in finance.
Teaching women like herself how to “give a s—t” about money became the basis of...
From the cost of gym memberships to prepping healthier meals, living well can be expensive. Before you abandon your goals for a healthier lifestyle, consider these tips that show you don’t have to overspend to live a better life.
1 Plan your meals.
An impromptu visit to the grocery store inevitably...
Are you among the 56.8 million Americans with a 401(k) plan from a small or midsize company?
If so, did you know many of them aren’t so hot, with subpar, nosebleed-level fees and lousy investment options? And scant retirement advice?
Here are my five simple steps to see if your 401(k)...
Do you know how much money you’ll need to save for retirement? Chances are good that you don’t.
More than 8 in 10 Americans have no idea how much retirement savings they’ll need when leaving the workforce, according to a recent Merrill Lynch survey. And, unfortunately, Americans who think they’ve...
The middle class isn’t poor, but they’re certainly not rich. Turns out, this generation is broker than ever — and many of them are struggling to retire at a reasonable age, let alone at all.
These are six tricks and tools the middle class uses to afford retirement, but they...
Healthcare is a major burden for Americans of all ages. From health insurance premiums to doctor and emergency room visits to prescription costs, the price of medical care has skyrocketed over the years, and workers and retirees alike are feeling the pain. Case in point: A good 25% of...
Your smartphone might be an expensive mini computer in your pocket, but hey, that device can save much more than phone contacts.
Everyone likes the idea of saving money, but most time, our busy schedule gets in the way of our budget and at the end…we forget to save money
However,...
The Federal Reserve makes headlines from New York to Hong Kong anytime it lifts its benchmark interest rate. Rightfully so, as any increase tends to drive up borrowing costs on everything from credit cards to auto loans and mortgages.
There’s a more important factor that determines how much you’ll pay...
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a point. That's the sixth rate hike since it began raising rates from when they were at near-zero in December 2015, and there are three more increases predicted for 2018.
Why does this matter outside of the finance...
