Carrie Smith

When I was 25, I went through a divorce. That meant we had to split up all our assets and debts. Dealing with student loans and divorce in particular... Read more

When student loan balances and monthly dues seem overwhelming, the debt snowflake method can help. This more budget-friendly method of paying off... Read more

As a tech-savvy college grad, you want the convenience of managing your money on the go but don’t want to pay a fee to do so. The good news? You... Read more

Originally published April 17, 2016 If you owe a mountain of student loan debt, paying it off can feel insurmountable. But some borrowers go to... Read more

Misinformation can be dangerous, especially when it comes to paying off student loan debt. To help you weed out the bad advice from the good, here... Read more

If you’re looking for the best personal finance books available to improve your knowledge of financial basics or learn about investing strategies,... Read more

Money mistakes are made by everyone – even rich individuals have had to learn from past experiences before getting the hang of successfully... Read more

It’s a cycle that many people are familiar with: You just got paid, but after spending some cash over the weekend you’re suddenly broke again.... Read more

Every transaction we make with money typically has a negative or positive impact on our credit report. And properly managing your credit history is... Read more

Do you ever feel like your entire paycheck goes straight to loans and other debts? There’s a logical reason for this — your debt-to-income ratio... Read more

We all need money to build wealth, pay for things we want, and reach financial goals. Just like there are basic financial terms you should learn,... Read more

Starting a business takes a lot of cash flow and capital, right? No! Most of us mistakenly believe that you need to spend a lot of money in order to... Read more