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6 Financial Red Flags to Watch For in Your Partner

It's not easy to talk about money, but honest communication is key for couples. If your pa...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jan 12, 2024Personal finance

How to Set Up an IRS Payment Plan

An IRS payment plan can help you avoid liens and collections when you can't pay your tax b...

By Gayle Sato

Jan 10, 2024Taxes

What Does a Title Company Do?

If you’re buying or selling a home, you’ll likely need to deal with a title company during...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 4, 2024Mortgage

How to Save for a Wedding and a House at the Same Time

If you’re trying to financially prepare for a wedding and a home, these steps can help you...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 3, 2024Saving

Can You Afford Your House in Retirement?

Continuing mortgage payments, major home repairs, aging-in-place modifications and fixed i...

By Gayle Sato

Dec 23, 2023Retirement

Should I Save for Retirement or for My Kids’ College?

Saving for retirement and building your child's college fund may feel like competing goals...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 23, 2023Saving

Financial Moves to Make in Each Decade of Your Life

Being smart with your money is important at every age, and each decade has its own financi...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 21, 2023Personal finance

Should You Sell Investments to Pay for College?

If you’re thinking about selling investments to pay for college, it’s important to conside...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 21, 2023Investing

Will Savings Interest Rates Stay High in 2024?

If you’re interested in knowing what savings interest rates will do in 2024, here’s everyt...

By Ben Luthi

Dec 16, 2023Saving

When Is the Best Time to Rent an Apartment?

The best time to rent an apartment is during the holiday months, specifically November and...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 15, 2023Rentals

What Is Buyer’s Remorse for Homeowners?

Many homebuyers experience some degree of regret over their purchase. Fortunately, followi...

By LaToya Irby

Dec 15, 2023Mortgage

Independent Contracting vs. Job: 6 Things to Know About Pay

Factor in taxes, business expenses and added financial responsibilities when comparing ind...

By Gayle Sato

Dec 14, 2023Personal finance

What Is Inflation?

Inflation happens when the overall cost of goods and services goes up, affecting your purc...

By John Egan

Dec 11, 2023Personal finance

How Do Debt Payoff Apps Work?

While a debt payoff app can be helpful, it shouldn't be a replacement for debt reduction a...

By John Egan

Dec 10, 2023Debt

Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Is a Better Investment?

You can grow your wealth by investing in real estate or stocks. But which is a better inve...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 9, 2023Investing

Can You Get a Home Equity Loan With High Credit Card Debt?

If high credit card debt doesn’t disqualify you from a home equity loan, it may mean you'l...

By Jim Akin

Dec 9, 2023Debt

Should You Save for a Down Payment or Pay Off Student Loans?

If you're asking yourself whether you should pay off student loans or save for a house, th...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 6, 2023Debt

19 Ways to Save Money on Gas

Save money on gas by using gas rewards credit cards, joining rewards programs, using gas a...

By Karen Axelton

Dec 5, 2023Saving

Tax Implications of Settling Your Debt

With a few IRS exceptions and exclusions, any debts that are forgiven are considered taxab...

By Gayle Sato

Dec 4, 2023Taxes

When to Invest in Treasury Bills vs. Bonds

Treasury bonds and Treasury bills work a little differently, but both are debt securities ...

By Marianne Hayes

Dec 4, 2023Investing

How Mutual Fund Fees Work

There are many types of mutual fund fees. They tend to be higher if there's a fund manager...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 30, 2023Investing

How to Pick a Mutual Fund

Mutual funds are a way to buy diverse types of stocks, bonds and other assets. Here's how ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 29, 2023Investing

Can You Settle Medical Debt?

You might be able to settle your medical debt for less than the amount owed or get help pa...

By Louis DeNicola

Nov 28, 2023Debt

How to Open an IRA in 4 Easy Steps

IRAs are widely available and easy to open. Choose the tax benefits, eligibility requireme...

By Gayle Sato

Nov 27, 2023Investing

What Is the 60-Day Rollover Rule for Retirement Plans?

Following the 60-day IRA rollover rule is critical to avoid taxes and penalties. The proce...

By LaToya Irby

Nov 25, 2023Retirement

How to Dispute a Home Appraisal

Home appraisals are generally reliable, but inaccurate valuations do occur. Learn how to d...

By Tim Maxwell

Nov 24, 2023Personal finance

What Should I Do With Extra Money?

Having extra money in your budget is always good news. The best thing to do with it depend...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 23, 2023Personal finance

How to Manage Payments if You’re Unemployed

One of the biggest challenges of unemployment is figuring out how to keep paying your bill...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Nov 23, 2023Budgeting

5 Ways to Invest $500

The best way to invest $500 depends on your financial situation. Your risk tolerance and s...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 22, 2023Investing

What Is the Roth IRA 5-Year Rule?

A five-year waiting period applies to withdrawing Roth IRA earnings. Unless you qualify fo...

By LaToya Irby

Nov 16, 2023Investing

What Is a 401(k) Brokerage Account?

A 401(k) brokerage account works like a regular brokerage account, except that it operates...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 15, 2023Investing

What Is Micro-Investing?

Micro-investing could help you get more out of change you won't miss. But it may not be en...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 14, 2023Investing

What’s a Tax-Deferred Retirement Account?

Tax-deferred retirement accounts have some nice tax benefits. Contributions are tax-deduct...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 11, 2023Retirement

Should I Repair My Car or Sell It?

Repairing your car is usually a cheaper option, but you may want to sell if the repair bil...

By Tim Maxwell

Nov 11, 2023Personal finance

Self-Directed IRA: Investments, Rules and Benefits

Compared to regular IRAs, self-directed IRAs offer an opportunity for greater gains, but i...

By LaToya Irby

Nov 10, 2023Retirement

5 Ways to Stop Going Over Budget

When going over budget is a cause for concern, these five practical tips can help you stay...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 6, 2023Budgeting

Do Hybrid and Electric Cars Really Save You Money?

If you’re thinking about buying a new car, here’s what to consider with hybrid, electric a...

By Ben Luthi

Nov 3, 2023Budgeting

How to Save Money for Retirement

Using tax-advantaged retirement accounts, like 401(k)s and IRAs, can help you build a nest...

By Marianne Hayes

Nov 3, 2023Retirement

What Happens if You Don’t Pay Your Taxes on Time?

You'll pay penalties and interest if you're late filing or paying your taxes. Get an IRS p...

By Gayle Sato

Oct 31, 2023Taxes

What Are Municipal Bonds?

Municipal bonds are debt securities used to finance public works projects, and they offer ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 30, 2023Investing

What Is Discretionary Spending?

Planning for discretionary expenses can help prevent overspending and allow you to enjoy s...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 27, 2023Personal finance

How to Pay Off Debt Listed on Your Credit Report

If you’re looking to pay down your debt, here’s how to determine what you owe and decide h...

By Ben Luthi

Oct 25, 2023Debt

How to Invest on a Low Income

Everyone can stand to benefit from investing, regardless of income level. You don't need a...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 22, 2023Investing

Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds

Mutual funds have potential benefits and drawbacks. Whether it's right for you will depend...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 18, 2023Investing

Can I Get a Home Equity Loan or HELOC if I’m Not on the Deed?

When applying for a HELOC, your name should be on the deed so your lender can verify you o...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 14, 2023HELOC

Can I Roll Leftover 529 Funds Into a Roth IRA?

New rules for 2024 allow 529 account holders to roll unused funds into a Roth IRA for the ...

By Gayle Sato

Oct 12, 2023Investing

How to Increase Your Net Worth

Increasing your net worth comes down to decreasing your debts and increasing your assets. ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Oct 12, 2023Personal finance

How to Fire Your Financial Advisor

Your financial advisor is there to help you improve your finances. Here's what you need to...

By John Egan

Oct 11, 2023Personal finance

What Is a Good HELOC Interest Rate?

A good interest rate is one that is lower than the prevailing average HELOC rate. With goo...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 11, 2023HELOC

How to Invest in Peer-to-Peer Lending

Peer-to-peer lending allows individual investors to lend money to borrowers who are seekin...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 10, 2023Investing

Pros and Cons of Index Funds

An index fund includes a diversified portfolio that aims to mirror the performance of a pa...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 9, 2023Investing

The Pros and Cons of Buying Bonds

Learn the high-level pros and cons of buying bonds to find out if they should be part of y...

By Louis DeNicola

Oct 8, 2023Investing

What Is a Tax-Advantaged Account?

Tax-advantaged accounts make it easier to save more and grow your money faster by offering...

By Gayle Sato

Oct 8, 2023Investing

What Is the 50/15/5 Rule for Saving?

The 50/15/5 rule is a budgeting technique that's meant to optimize your income. It can cur...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 6, 2023Saving

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