Melanie Lockert

Life can be full of ups and downs, hard times, and surprises. One tragic case is when a family member passes away. Unpleasant for most of us to think... Read more

As we approach the end of the year, it seems like everyone’s got New Year’s resolutions on their mind. Resolutions can be tough to actually... Read more

Thinking about your eventual death isn’t fun. But it’s something you need to plan for, especially if you’re one of the 44 million Americans... Read more

(Update: As of Dec. 2017, the Barclaycard CashForward World MasterCard is no longer available. You can find other credit card options here and... Read more

We’ve written a lot about how college graduates can pay off their student loans faster or even refinance their loans. Now, we want to give... Read more

Once you receive your federal financial aid for college, you might realize you don’t have enough money to cover your educational costs. And after... Read more

Have you ever wished your student loans would just go away? While there’s no way to snap your fingers and have your student loan debt magically... Read more

“I do.” Those two little words signify big changes — a longtime commitment and the beginning of a new phase as two people merge their lives.... Read more

Social media is a great way to connect with others, but it’s deceptively easy to get sucked into the never-ending stream of cat videos, baby pics,... Read more

Every time you check your bank account balance, you feel a pang of anxiety. You think, “Do I have enough to get by this month?” You might... Read more

Imagine that you’re at work and the HR director wants to speak with you. You think of the worst case scenario: You’re getting fired. You... Read more

If you need some quick cash, you might consider a “no credit check” personal loan. Having access to personal loans with no credit check... Read more