Your Money 101
SPENDING 101
Could You Cut Your Spending in Half?
Here are three women who charted their discretionary spending for a week, then tried to cut it in half the next. … More »
How to Make a Budget From Scratch
Making a budget and sticking to it can play a role in helping you pay off debt. … More »
6 Personal Finance Rules to Live By
Here are six sound money principles that will help you to build a stable future. … More »
CREDIT 101
How to Consolidate Your Debt
There are several important steps you need to take to make sure it benefits you. … More »
5 Top Excuses (and 5 Top Fixes) for Paying Bills Late
Excuses abound for paying bills late. We identify the top five and a way to overcome each one. … More »
4 Little-Known Reasons to Keep Your Credit Score High
Find out some more reasons why you’ll want to keep your credit score high. … More »
RETIREMENT 101
How to Tell If You Have a Lousy 401(k) Plan
If you have a long vesting schedule, your employer is providing a subpar 401(k) plan. … More »
7 Retirement Decisions that Affect the Rest of Your Life
Retirement decisions, like when you start saving, will have a big impact later on. … More »
Is It Too Late to Start Saving?
If you are starting to save money later in life, here are tips to help you succeed. … More »
INSURANCE 101
6 Ways to Prepare for a Medical Emergency Now
How can you prepare so that a medical emergency doesn't wipe you out financially? … More »
Health Insurance Evolution Becomes Revolution
As health insurance transforms itself, patients will feel the side effects. … More »
14 Traffic Tickets That Can Raise Insurance Rates
From reckless driving to not wearing your seat belt, here's how much it'll cost you. … More »
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RATES
Mortgage rates are rising. Do you still think it's a good time to buy a home?