Buying a home is so much more than a transaction. It’s a milestone. And while most milestones are exciting, buying a home can be anxiety-inducing. In 2025, 92% of people wanting to purchase a house said they were at least…
Learning how to drive a car is one of the big milestones in a teenager’s life. Learning how to pay for its upkeep isn’t as exciting, but just as necessary. Here are a few simple tricks to help you keep…
A healthy savings account is your best defense against life’s curveballs. But sometimes setting aside some money every paycheck isn’t enough—particularly when you’re just starting out in life. A good credit score can be an additional safety net, providing you…
No one likes throwing away food, especially if you’re trying to save money. But what do you do with those fresh string beans you got on sale that may not get eaten before they go bad? Freeze them. Follow these…
Job loss and other financial hits from an economic downturn inevitably take a toll on your household. Even if you have your budget and spending under control, you may face difficult decisions about how to protect your household’s financial future…
As the largest living generation in America, millennials have an immeasurable impact on our financial landscape. With around 72 million millennials, their spending habits and actions are quite literally defining the nation’s future. They may be familiar with new iPhone…
Your credit score is a three-digit number that creditors use to assess how likely you are to repay your loans. A high score can help you qualify for the low interest rates and gives you the ability to borrow money…
A healthy savings account is your best defense against life’s curve balls. But sometimes setting aside some money every paycheck isn’t enough—particularly when you’re just starting out in life. A good credit score can be an additional safety net, providing…
Parents of college students are feeling the pinch. The gap—between the ever-increasing costs of higher education and the steadily declining amount of financial aid and loans available—keeps getting wider. As you piece together the aid you'll need, start with your…
Going to college is expensive, no doubt about it. Between textbooks, tuition, housing, utilities, and maintaining a social life, managing your money can be challenging. So, here are a few habits to avoid if you want to save more of…
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