Budgeting & Expenses

Maybe you’re not familiar with the term installment loan. But if you’ve ever borrowed money to pay for your education, your car, or your home,... Read more

It’s one thing to know that you need a loan, it’s another to know where to find it. So, you’d be forgiven for starting your search on Google.... Read more

If you don’t have much money in the bank but own a home, you have access to a huge asset. Depending on how large of a down payment you made and how... Read more

For many people, making a budget sounds about as fun as getting a filling at the dentist. But believe it or not, a budget doesn’t have to feel... Read more

“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” So said Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, a man who knew a thing or two about... Read more

We’re used to seeing algebra and social studies on a high school schedule. But a class in personal finance? Not so much. Only 17 states require... Read more

I don’t know how people did it during the days of checkbooks and paper bills. They must have been overwhelmed by the daunting task of organizing... Read more

Having a family is expensive. In fact, the estimated cost to raise a child from birth to 17 years old is $233,610, according to the U.S. Department... Read more

More than 32 percent of 18- to 34-year-olds live with their parents, according to the Pew Research Center. Even if you’ve moved out, there’s a... Read more

Student loan debt can be scary and stressful — but it can also teach valuable lessons about personal finance. Instead of focusing on the... Read more

What would you do with a free $1,000? Let your mind run through the possibilities. You might have thought immediately about a big-ticket item... Read more

You did all the work of consolidating your student loan debt and getting a job to start paying it back. But, you still have that pesky monthly... Read more