How Credit Card Balance Transfers Work
by Quicken
July 21, 2016
If you're tired of paying extremely high interest rates on your credit card balance, a balance transfer might be for...
Budgeting & Savings
What are Rainy Day Funds? [Infographic]
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Saving for a Rainy Day Fund. You can budget for everyday expenses, but what happens when life throws you an...
6 Surprising Things That Hurt Your Credit Score
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Your credit score might only be three digits, but it can have a substantial impact on your financial life because...
How to Save for Long-Term Goals
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Whether you’re dreaming of sending your kids to college, having a comfortable retirement, or buying a new house or car...
How Merging Assets Affects Your Credit
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
You may want to share everything with your new spouse, but you’ll each forever own separate credit scores. Nonetheless, merging...
How to Successfully Save Money
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Saving money is on many people’s to-do list, but it can easily get pushed down the priority list. No matter...
Wedding Budget Mistakes to Avoid
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Planning a wedding can be a whirlwind experience. Many couples who are planning this event for the first time can...
How to Rebound from a Poor Credit Score
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Fair Isaac Corporation provides consumers with FICO scores to gauge their creditworthiness. Scores range from 300 to 850; a "good"...
How to Budget for Holiday Travel
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Budgeting makes travel better. It gives you a structure to save for your vacation and to plan out all the...
New Year Financial Resolution: Buy a New Car
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
The clock striking midnight to ring in a new year can be that little extra motivation you need to get...
Suffered a Financial Setback? Tips on How to Recover
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Financial setbacks come in all shapes and sizes, from a pay cut to an unexpected trip to the hospital or...
Last-Minute Costume Ideas For Under $5
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Want to be scared this Halloween? Take a look with your software at what you're paying to celebrate the year's...
How To Save Smarter Without Working Harder
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
While it would be nice, we don't all have trust funds, a professional golf swing or the stage presence of...
Frugality is a Career Tool
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
I have earned a lot of money in my life. But I have never had an extravagant life. I don’t...
Find a Penny, Save a Million
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
This following is a guest post by Bob Bobala, personal finance guru and former Motley Fool editor-in-chief. In a sign...
9 Great Gifts to Give Without Blowing Up Your Budget
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Times are tough, money is tight, and the holidays are fast approaching. Many shoppers need to keep a tight rein...
4 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Doctors Visits
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Health care is an unavoidable aspect of being human, and even with stellar medical coverage, it deserves a line item...