How much will the holidays cost you? This year, the average shopper spent $313.29 in just the five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. If the high costs of the holidays are already beginning to…

Your credit score is one of the most important aspects of your financial health. It is used by potential lenders, landlords and even employers to analyze your financial situation in one way or another. Here…

Avoid hard-won experience and costly mistakes by taking advantage of these six personal finance tips. Pay yourself first Paying yourself first means taking a percentage of everything you earn and saving it. Consider it as…

Should you open a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Not surprisingly, the answer depends on many factors. For instance, if you’re in good health and can afford a high-deductible insurance policy, HSAs may offer significant advantages….

Americans hold more than $1 trillion in credit card debt and over twice that much in loans, according to the Federal Reserve. After mortgages, student loans are the second largest source of debt, and auto…

No one likes to be blindsided by financial hardship. Listed here are 10 ideas to help ensure your financial situation stays healthy. #1 Create a safety net. Plan to have a minimum savings balance to…

Love is in the air as we approach another summer wedding season. Or, it is as long as you aren’t arguing over money with your special someone. Couples consistently report finances as the leading cause…

New graduates and their parents often learn the hard way that early financial choices have the potential to drastically curtail or even wreck future plans and dreams. 5 Financial Habits for Recent Graduates: To get…