When the Fed cuts interest rates, it's to encourage spending and growth, and it affects everything from savings accounts to mortgages to loans.
A financial planner or adviser can be a great resource to improve your finances, but their services only work if you are open about your money.
Using apps like Popcart and shopping at the back of the store are easy ways to save money without obsessing over every penny.
Spending money to have someone else pick and pack my groceries is well worth the price since it improves my family life.
When you pay off an older loan and the account closes, the average age of your active accounts can drop, which can make your credit score go down.
Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck railed against a common personal finance trope encouraging people to stop buying their morning coffee in a recent op-ed.
Anyone can create a free My Social Security account to find out exactly what their monthly benefit will be when they retire.
On September 22, Citi is cutting travel and purchase protections from almost all of its credit cards. Its Costco cards will retain some perks.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best credit cards with an annual fee under $100. Benefits include bonus points on dining and travel.
CFP Mary Beth Storjohann says a raise or promotion can mean three things for your money: increased cash flow, a new tax bracket, and new benefits.
A side job, side hustle, or freelance project may feel like a small hobby, but it is a real business that can and should have its own bank account.
Today's baby boomers are slightly wealthier than people in their 50s and 60s were 20 years ago, while millennials are less wealthy.
Social Security is on shaky ground, and experts believe changes are imminent. Now more than ever, you shouldn't rely on Social Security.
American Express' high-yield savings account requires $0 to open, levies no monthly fees, and earns a 2.10% APY on all balance tiers.
Personal loans have have lower interest rates than credit cards, little impact on your credit score, and a structured repayment plan.
High-yield checking accounts that offer more than 2% APY are becoming more common, but you'll want to read the fine print before you sign up.
It can feel like there are endless ways to make money from home, but being smart about the opportunities you take can make a big difference.
Getting cash from a credit card is one of the most expensive ways to borrow money thanks to high fees and high interest rates on the cash you borrow.
It's not impossible to get a loan with bad credit, but you'll need to consider all the options — like a secured loan, a credit union, or a cosigner.
Middle class America isn't faring that well — they're behind on homeownership and retirement savings, partly because they're in debt.