Personal Finance Articles

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.

Are people saving enough to cover a $5000 emergency expense? We surveyed over 2,000 Americans…

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

New home furnishings don't have to break the bank. Read on for tips and tricks to save money on furniture for your home.

Manifest a better financial future, and take these steps to make it happen. Here are tips for creating your new financial normal.

Skip the bill shock—budget billing keeps your utility payments steady month after month.

Bad credit doesn't need to stand in the way of your dream of homeownership.

Stay secure and in control of your money—see the best credit card alternatives for debt- and stress-free spending.

What is the CRA? What role does it play in social justice and how does…

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of wedding planning and spend more…

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

If you’re wondering about the possibility of a rate hike on your personal loan, here’s what you need to know.

39% of people we surveyed stated their college education wasn’t worth the cost, so we asked financial experts to weigh in on how to deal with student debt

One of the best ways to improve your overall financial health, is to improve your credit score. Here are 5 tips on how to do just that.

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

New college grads face financial challenges. But with these tips, you can stay on-track for financial success.

Tax returns are often complicated. Learn about some common mistakes—and how to avoid them.

Need health insurance coverage or want to change your current plan? Learn how open enrollment impacts your options.

Building an emergency fund is one of the best decisions you'll ever make for your finances.

Envelope budgeting could make managing your finances a lot easier. Here's how to get started.

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

Find out how a budget could help you save more money—even if you hate math. We have 5 easy ways to keep you on track with minimal math.

The L. William Seidman Research Institute at ASU found that Freedom Debt Relief clients are…