Personal Finance Articles

If you were denied a credit card, the card issuer must tell you the reason. Get on track to improve your credit score. Learn more from our expert

Find out why your creditworthiness matters when you’re choosing a debt solution.

What is household wealth, how is household wealth calculated, household net worth equals your assets minus liabilities

A budget can help you achieve your financial goals faster. Find out how to make a simple budget and stick to it.

With the help of a smartphone app, you can create better saving habits. Read our review of the top money-saving apps on the market today.

When savings are not enough, debt can help fund the expenses of life. But debt is not always the right solution. Learn more about using household debt effectively.

Learn how to prevent abrupt financial emergencies from turning into a long-term financial problem.

A frozen bank account can be the result of numerous things, including suspected fraud, unpaid debts, or illegal activity. Learning that your bank account is frozen can be a little unnerving

Significant consequences can result from having a negative bank account, including fees. You can fix a negative account by transferring money from another account, avoiding transactions with the overdrawn account, and other strategies.

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

The Federal Reserve might prefer to stop raising interest rates as the economy slows. High housing costs may make that impossible.

Yes; the US entered a recession in 2022. Learn how to protect your finances, what to do and not do in a recession.

Furniture prices and interest rates are up in 2022. learn how to save when you buy and finance furniture.

Spring survey results from Freedom Debt Relief shows consumers plan big ticket purchases in the next 12 months.

Congress has reached agreement on a new $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package. Here is some…

Learn more about the potential costs of coronavirus testing and treatment so you can try…

Learn what's in the coronavirus stimulus package.

Learn how to invest to beat inflation, how to deal with food inflation and price increases in 2022.

During the coronavirus pandemic, more than one in seven adults have become uninsured. So if…

Access to medical care for low-income persons disproportionately impacts people of color, especially African Americans,…

Here are 7 ideas that may help you save money on healthcare and still get…

How are lawsuit settlements taxed. Can you avoid taxes on lawsuit settlements?

Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

Blog post tips from FDR team moms

Everyone needs basic money management skills. They can help you save money and stay out of debt.

How is severance pay taxed when you lose your job? There are no tax breaks when you lose your job.

Workers who struggle with managing debt face challenges that often spill over into the workplace. Employers can address this growing problem by embracing financial wellness benefits that improve employees’ productivity, retention...

Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.

With the inauguration of President Biden, taxes, student loan debt, healthcare, and other economic policies…

January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, so now is a good time to…

If you didn’t receive one or both stimulus payment(s), or received less than you’re entitled…

Just like a messy home, messy finances can be stressful and overwhelming. Here are a…

Here’s what you need to know to get your tax refund as quickly as possible…

The new COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill includes another round of stimulus checks. If you receive…

How do you get rid of your holiday debt and move to a healthier financial…

Ready to get 2021 off on the right foot financially? We have 12 smart money…

You may have concerns about federal COVID relief ending in 2021, including extra benefits for…

To help you start off the New Year with the benefit of hindsight in money…

The pandemic has created a strenuous environment for many Americans, especially when it comes to their finances. Even as 2020 comes to an end, nearly half of working Americans say their income is still less than what it was pre-pandemic. While vaccines bring the hope that things will eventually return to something like normal, financialRead more Almost Half of Americans Are Earning Less Than Before COVID

Ready for a better financial situation in 2021? Here are our top three money management…

Do you rely on the coronavirus aid and government stimulus programs that are ending in…

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

With the challenges of 2020, this can be a difficult year to give to charity.…

The CARES Act allows a special $300 above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations made directly…

If you've changed your spending habits during COVID-19, you're not alone. Now's the time to…

Even if you don’t make a ton of money, you can still feel rich during…

As 2020 draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your long-term financial…

If you’d like to take advantage of the country’s favorite day of bargains during this…

There's a lot of pressure to spend money during the holidays, even if you're worried…