Personal Finance Articles

Settling a lawsuit can be a major financial victory. Here’s when it may also involve paying taxes.

If you feel like your finances are stuck in neutral, you might be making these common money management mistakes.

For more financial security in your golden years, follow these seven simple steps to save more for retirement, starting today.

It is never too early to teach money skills. Learn seven essentials of using a…

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

Depression can make it harder to do even simple financial tasks. Here are some tips…

Ready to stay in the black when you shop on Black Friday? Here are tips to save money and avoid debt.

Retirement planning apps put saving, investing, and budgeting in the palm of your hand. Here are a few of the best.

Don't go into debt when shopping and preparing Thanksgiving dinner. Find out how to host Thanksgiving on a budget.

In an emergency, you need to keep yourself, your family, and your financial future safe.…

Want to save money shopping? Check out these creative ways…

If you’re doing renovations to increase your home’s value, use rewards cards or smart financing…

Marriage is about a strong relationship, but can it be about strong finances too? Learn…

The “battle of the sexes” is reflected in money management in ways you might not expect. Learn more here.

Changing jobs? You might get COBRA health insurance. But it can be costly. Learn more about who pays for COBRA coverage.

Want to have a richer holiday season without debt? Easy work-from-home gigs could earn you money for the holidays.

How to get through a scary financial time: ignore the bad advice and protect your money. We’ll show you how.

Your emergency fund is one of the most important financial tools you can have. Here's how to build one.

Healthcare bills aren't set in stone. Here are seven ways you could reduce your healthcare costs.

Their first teacher is you. Make sure your kids are learning what they need to know about money.

Parenthood has lots of surprises—some fun, some not so much. Here are the unexpected costs to watch out for.

Everyone wants the best deals leading up to the holidays. Check out these 6 Black…

Saving for Christmas or the whole holiday season doesn't have to be a stressful endeavor…

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

Buying a home? Don’t make these costly home-buying mistakes. Here are our tips for acing the home-buying process.

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…