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In many ways creating a budget is like jotting down a to-do list for your money. It’s far easier to create a to-do list for each day or week than it is per month. Plus, your recurring bills are due at different times each month. Here’s how to go about budgeting weekly, not monthly:
Instead of spending your hard-earned cash at Amazon and big box retailers, consider doing some of your holiday shopping at small businesses. In honor of Small Business Saturday, here are a handful of ways you can use your holiday budget to support small, local businesses and score some cool gifts for everyone on your list.
It may not be possible to completely avoid debt - things may just happen that are out of your control. But, by understanding the most common reasons people fall into credit card debt, you can take steps to avoid racking up unwanted debt.
While creditors don't always use the courts to collect on debts, they can, and it's important to understand what that process looks like so you can prepare yourself. Here's what you need to know.
Investing is a powerful way to grow your money, but it can certainly be intimidating. There’s so much to learn, not to mention you’ll need to free up some funds. And that’s certainly a tall order when you’re already feeling squeezed. Thankfully there are a few great apps out there to help you get started.
If you collected unemployment last year, you may be wondering how that impacts your taxes. Here's everything you need to know about who charges tax on unemployment benefits and how much it may cost you.
Learn how to compare and evaluate credit card offers to find the best one to meet your needs, build your credit score and take advantage of rewards.
Credit card debt can be particularly stressful thanks to high interest rate and late fees, and it may feel like you’re not making any real progress on your credit card debt. But here’s the deal—a debt management plan might be the solution you’ve been searching for.
What's considered a "good" credit score? What's the average credit score? And exactly how much do you stand to gain by improving your score?
The holiday season is one of the most stressful and challenging times of the year when it comes to money. With gifts and decorations to buy, large meals to plan, travel, and events there always seems to be something to spend money on. This year, avoid debt by avoiding these common holiday season money mistakes.
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