A financial expert and bestselling author asks anyone with debt the same first question
Financial expert Ramit Sethi says a person who knows their debt payoff date, whether it's credit-card debt or student loans, clearly has a plan.
I signed up for Lemonade's renters insurance and it was super easy
Lemonade is a millennial-friendly insurance company that uses artificial intelligence to give quotes and evaluate claims quickly.
I currently recommend the Sapphire Preferred over the Sapphire Reserve
Right now, the Chase Sapphire Preferred has a higher sign-up bonus than the Sapphire Reserve, and it's easier to get approved for.
There's at least one clear sign you're not ready to buy a house, according to a financial planner
Your emergency fund and down payment fund shouldn't be one and the same. You'll still need a cash cushion for unexpected expenses as a homeowner.
This is the only rewards credit card most people will ever need to open
If you want to use just one rewards credit card, rather than a full wallet, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best option.
Ramit Sethi: 'Average' returns are good for building long-term wealth
Financial expert Ramit Sethi said an 8% average return on your investments is enough, especially when the alternative is not investing at all.
Here's exactly how to tell if you need a financial advisor, a robot, or nobody at all
Consider hiring a financial advisor if you need specific advice or you're too overwhelmed to plan for retirement or invest in the stock market.
2 steps to take to protect your money from a recession, according to a financial expert and bestselling author
If you're worried about a recession, there are only two things you need to do: secure an emergency fund and ensure your investments are diversified.
AmEx Platinum airline credits offset nearly half its annual fee
The AmEx Platinum charges a high $550 annual fee, but some of that cost is immediately offset by up to $200 in airline fee credits.
4 ways to borrow the money you need for your next home improvement project
People can borrow money for a home improvement project through home equity loans, HELOCs, credit cards with 0% interest, and personal loans.
Here's exactly how much time and money you can shave off your student loans by paying $100 more each month
You can pay off student loans faster and save money on interest by increasing your monthly payment by as little as $100.
7 reasons Chase Sapphire Preferred is worth it, besides low annual fee
Find out why the Chase Sapphire Preferred could be a better credit card for you than the much-vaunted Chase Sapphire Reserve.
AmEx Platinum offers the best credit card airport lounge access in 2019
Both the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Platinum Card from American Express offer airport lounge access, but the AmEx Platinum's is more useful.
You can get up to 60,000 United miles by opening the airline's credit card, but the offer ends this week
You can earn up to 60,000 United miles for flights in economy, flights in Polaris business class, or even trips on Star Alliance partner airlines.
Why invest in the stock market？ Because it can be more dangerous not to
Why invest in the stock market？ Because although the market will fluctuate, it's more dangerous to miss out on the long-term investing gains.
The best American Express Platinum credit card benefits to know
The AmEx Platinum Card comes with a ton of valuable benefits and rewards. Here's how to activate them to make sure you aren't missing out.
I use AmEx Business Platinum for elite Southwest status, free flights
His American Express Business Platinum offers a 35% rebate on points redeemed for airfare, which he uses with Southwest Airlines.
The 3 best free money apps that help me build wealth
After years of experimenting, he's found the best free money apps for his finances are a combination of Mint, Personal Capital, and Credit Karma.
A CEO who manages a $1 billion firm teaches her teen daughter 3 core lessons about investing
Renee Kwok is a certified financial planner and the CEO of TFC Financial. She tells her daughter to "work hard and save most of your money."
A man who never earned 6 figures but still retired early wishes he'd done 2 things differently with his money
Tommy, an early retiree who runs the blog Leisure Freak, focused on paying off debt, maxing out his retirement accounts, and investing his savings.
