Personal Finance Articles

Inflation is when your cash loses value due to higher prices. Read on to see how you can stay ahead of inflation.

You eat at home and don’t buy coffee out. Now what? Here's how to save when you've already made the usual cuts.

An emergency fund keeps you covered when there are surprises. Here’s why a savings account is safer than a credit card.

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

Borrowing money from friends and family can be tricky, but doable if you and your…

Should you start a 529 plan? A 529 plan can help you save for college…

You may be behind on retirement savings now, but it doesn't have to be that way forever.

Losing a job could throw your spouse and finances for a loop. Here’s how to cope.

Learn what's in the coronavirus stimulus package.

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

We all like to be generous during the holidays, but you don’t need to overspend.…

While you’re on vacation, it can be hard to relax because you’re worried about the…

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

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

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

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

If you have made it a goal to learn more about personal finance, then you…

The 25-30% rule is a guideline for how much of your income to spend on housing. Learn how to use it to help you have more money for your goals.

Secured credit cards and prepaid debit cards serve different purposes. Learn the differences.

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…

Don’t pay more for your burrito. Learn how to avoid Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for everyday purchases.

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

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.

How do you prepare for a recession when you already struggle financially? Even in tough…

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