Do This Mid-Year Financial Checkup Right Now
New Year’s isn’t the only time to talk financial resolutions. With summer in full swing, while you’re about halfway between your last year’s resolutions and the next, now is also…
How to Juggle Multiple Credit Cards (Without Going Into Debt)
For anyone risk-averse like me, the biggest challenge that came with your first credit card wasn’t about using your new plastic too much. Quite the opposite: You had to overcome…
Why You Should Never Use Your Retirement Savings to Pay Off Debt
Planning for retirement is a critical financial goal that requires careful consideration and disciplined saving. However, life can sometimes throw unexpected financial challenges our way, leading some to consider tapping…
Every Term a First-Time Homebuyer Should Know
Buying a home can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but it can also be overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the jargon and terminology used in the real…
You Can Get Two $100 Restaurant.com Gift Cards for $20 Right Now
Image: Restaurant.com Dining out usually ain’t cheap, but you can get two $100 Restaurant.com eGift Cards for just $20, redeemable at local and chain restaurants across the US. It takes…
What the Supreme Court’s Student Debt Ruling Means for You
On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled against President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. This means student debt will still have a chokehold over millions of Americans who previously had…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Money
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. From learning how to…
Five Things All First-time Credit Card Holders Need to Know
Use your credit card right, and you could build the kind of credit history that saves you thousands of dollars throughout your life. On the flip side, misusing your credit…
Take Advantage of These Tax Tips to Pay for College
Typically when you hear “distribution planning,” you think of retirement. However, the tax planning that goes into retirement planning can be applied to other major expenses; namely, paying for college.…
How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many?
There’s no magic number for how many credit cards you should have at any one time. The answer is different not only from person to person, but it’ll change for…