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6 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means

Credit cards and loans, plus online shopping, make it easy to rack up charges we can't aff...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Feb 24, 2022Personal finance

How to Calculate How Much You Can Afford to Invest

How much you can afford to invest comes down to your disposable income. Before you start i...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 23, 2022Investing

What Are Debt Securities and Are They Good Investments?

A debt security is a type of debt that can be traded like a security. Bonds are a common t...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 23, 2022Investing

How to Give Cryptocurrency as a Gift

You can send cryptocurrency as a gift using several finance apps, by transferring it to th...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 23, 2022Investing

23 Cryptocurrency Slang Terms to Know Before You Invest

The crypto space can sometimes feel like a different world, complete with its own language...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 23, 2022Investing

What Is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?

A real estate investment trust makes it possible to invest in real estate and enjoy income...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 23, 2022Investing

What Is Financial Health?

Achieving financial health means your current monetary situation has you on a successful p...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Feb 21, 2022Personal finance

Can I Have a 401(k) and a Roth IRA at the Same Time?

Use a 401(k) and a Roth IRA account to reach your retirement savings goals. Find out how t...

By Aja McClanahan

Feb 20, 2022Investing

How to Start Investing in Cryptocurrency: Beginner’s Guide

Learn how cryptocurrencies work and the risks involved before investing.

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 18, 2022Investing

What Is a Payday Routine?

A payday routine uses simple planning and budgeting to help you master your spending and f...

By Hillary Back

Feb 17, 2022Personal finance

How Much Does It Really Cost to Live in an RV?

Can you really save money by living in an RV full time? Find out how much it costs to live...

By Karen Axelton

Feb 17, 2022Budgeting

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Invest in REITs

Real estate investment trusts give you the chance to invest in real estate without the big...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 17, 2022Investing

4 People You Need on Your Homebuying Team

Bringing experienced professionals onto your homebuying team can provide much-needed guida...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 16, 2022Personal finance

What Can You Do if You Bought a Bad Flip?

Buying a bad flip can leave you with a long list of expensive projects. In some cases, you...

By Louis DeNicola

Feb 15, 2022Personal finance

7 Ways to Increase Your Income

If you find yourself short on cash often, you may be looking for ways to increase your ear...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 15, 2022Personal finance

7 Things to Know About Estate Planning

If you want to get your estate in order, you may have questions about the process. Here an...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 14, 2022Personal finance

Pros and Cons of Options Trading

Depending on your investment strategy, investing in options can have a place. However, it’...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 13, 2022Investing

How to Use Sinking Funds to Save Toward Your Goals

Making monthly contributions to a sinking fund can help you save the money you need for la...

By Gayle Sato

Feb 12, 2022Saving

How Does SSI or SSDI Affect My Credit?

Receiving SSI/SSDI does not show up on your credit report, but you can use these benefits ...

By Emily Cahill

Feb 11, 2022Personal finance

How to Finance a Musical Instrument

Buying a musical instrument for yourself or your child can be pricey, but smart financing ...

By Hillary Back

Feb 11, 2022Personal finance

How to Recover From Common Financial Mistakes

Financial resilience is a real thing—and past mistakes don't have to ruin your future. Her...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 11, 2022Personal finance

How to Set Quarterly Financial Goals

Breaking down long-term financial goals into smaller bites can help you get closer to achi...

By Ben Luthi

Feb 10, 2022Personal finance

Appraisal vs. Assessment: What’s the Difference?

Appraisals and assessments both aim to determine a home's market value, but for very diffe...

By Jim Akin

Feb 10, 2022Mortgage

What to Do When You Start Making More Money

You got a new job with better pay—or a big raise at your current job. Before this income g...

By Gayle Sato

Feb 9, 2022Personal finance

Is It Safe to Use PayPal?

PayPal has security features in place to help protect customers, such as purchase protecti...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 9, 2022Personal finance

How to Invest the Money in Your HSA

Not only can you use a health savings account to save up for medical expenses, but you can...

By Emily Cahill

Feb 8, 2022Investing

What Is a Financial Accountability Group?

Financial accountability groups can provide a little extra motivation to achieve your fina...

By Marianne Hayes

Feb 7, 2022Personal finance

7 Online Certifications to Help Boost Your Income

Pursuing an online certification may give you the tools needed to boost your income or sec...

By Emily Cahill

Feb 4, 2022Personal finance

Tools to Help You Navigate the Homebuying Process

If achieving homeownership is one of your financial goals, these steps and tools can help ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Feb 3, 2022Personal finance

How to Invest for Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

Typically, short-term investments involve less risk than long-term investments, which give...

By Brianna McGurran

Feb 2, 2022Investing

5 High-Return Investments to Increase Your Wealth

There’s a link between risk level and reward. Higher-risk investments usually have the pot...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 29, 2022Investing

Buying a Car Without a Title: What You Should Know

Some car sellers might not have the title anymore. As a buyer, you might not want to move ...

By Louis DeNicola

Jan 26, 2022Personal finance

What Is Accrued Interest?

If you have a loan or a credit card, interest accrues regularly and is included in your mo...

By Ben Luthi

Jan 26, 2022Personal finance

10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Renters Insurance

Renters insurance can save you a bundle if something bad happens—but you can save on the p...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 19, 2022Rentals

Stocks vs Bonds: What You Need to Know

Both stocks and bonds have their place in a balanced investment portfolio. Each can help s...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 19, 2022Investing

How to Know if You Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax

Did you sell stocks, crypto or another asset and need to figure out how much taxes you'll ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 18, 2022Taxes

What Is a Spousal IRA?

Traditional IRAs require the account holder to earn an income. Spousal IRAs allow non-work...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jan 17, 2022Investing

5 Reasons the IRS May Audit You

Your chances of being audited are small. These tips can make you even more likely to avoid...

By Gayle Sato

Jan 16, 2022Personal finance

Are Treasury Bonds a Good Investment for Retirement?

Because Treasury bonds offer stable returns, they can be a good retirement investment when...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 15, 2022Retirement

Which Type of Investment Has the Lowest Risk?

Low-risk investments are different from stocks. They generally produce much smaller return...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 15, 2022Investing

How to Open a Brokerage Account for Your Child

A custodial brokerage account can be a great way to teach your child about investing. It's...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 14, 2022Investing

What Are Bonds?

Companies, municipalities and the U.S. government borrow money by selling bonds to investo...

By Jim Akin

Jan 14, 2022Personal finance

What Are Hedge Funds?

Hedge funds are investment vehicles that typically pool money from high-net-worth investor...

By Marianne Hayes

Jan 12, 2022Investing

How to Make a Retirement Budget

Budgeting can not only tell you if you're ready for retirement but can help you manage you...

By Gayle Sato

Jan 12, 2022Retirement

What Is the Difference Between the FDIC and the NCUA?

Both the FDIC and the NCUA protect deposit accounts, but one insures banks and the other i...

By Karen Axelton

Jan 11, 2022Personal finance

What to Do When You Go Over Budget

Going over budget can happen to anyone, but you can take a number of steps to return to po...

By John Egan

Jan 10, 2022Budgeting

How to Negotiate a Medical Bill

Medical bills can quickly break your budget or keep you from seeking medical care. But the...

By Louis DeNicola

Jan 9, 2022Personal finance

How to Opt Out of an HOA

If being a member of an homeowners association is no longer serving you, use these five ti...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 8, 2022Personal finance

What Is Open-End Credit?

Open-end credit is another word for revolving credit, which offers borrowers significant f...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jan 8, 2022Personal finance

How to Save $1 Million Before Retirement

Saving $1 million is in reach, even if you make an average salary. Read how to get to fina...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 7, 2022Retirement

Top Resources for Learning to Budget

Starting a budget can help you gain control of your money, stop overspending, pay down you...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 4, 2022Budgeting

Is It Expensive to Go Zero Waste?

Going zero waste is great for the planet. But will cutting out trash wreck your budget? It...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jan 4, 2022Budgeting

Crypto vs. Stocks: Which Investment Has Less Risk?

Crypto may be one of the most volatile assets you can invest in, but can you make more tha...

By Evelyn Waugh

Dec 19, 2021Investing

Settled Accounts on Your Credit Report

Paying to settle a delinquency won't remove the account from your credit report, but it wi...

By Jim Akin

Dec 17, 2021Debt

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