Take control of your finances with budgeting tips, spending strategies, and everyday money management tools. Whether you’re saving more, spending less, or setting new goals, this section helps you build a solid financial life.
Many of us probably have monthly expenses that seem to drain our financial resources. You probably think of this particular expense (or these expenses) and dream about the way your life would be if you… Dealing With Financial Burdens
Every financial product that appears to make your life easier, likely comes with a fee that, in some way, will actually make your life more difficult. Take payroll cards, for example. Many employers are choosing… Employer Use of Payroll Cards Can Be Expensive for Employees
It’s here! The beginning of my new fiscal year, and in my new fiscal year I hereby resolve to get control of my finances. In order to accomplish that I have to be smart, or… Nickel and Dime Yourself to Life, Part 2
I have an embarrassing confession. It has taken me nearly eight months to write this. I’ve written and rewritten this column–heck, this sentence–more times than I care to admit. My original plan was to write… Nickel and Dime Yourself to Life, Part 1
A recent survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling revealed a surprising misconception that may explain why so few consumers take time to create a budget. More than half of survey respondents – 57%… Many Americans Confused About the Purpose of Budgeting
If you want a quick, cheap meal while you’re on the go, McDonald’s may be the first place that crosses your mind. But, it’s probably not a good idea to rely on the billion-dollar fast… McDonald’s Sample Budget Reveals Low Wage Struggle
Living paycheck to paycheck and making just enough money to pay the bills is no fun. Living this way month after month, year after year can take a toll on your emotional well-being. The financial… Making a Bad Financial Situation Better
You may be one of the millions of people who received one of those annoying phone calls, or several phone calls, from “Rachel” from “Cardholder Services” promising to help you reduce your credit card interest… Court Orders $9.2 Million Judgment Against "Rachel" from "Cardholder Services"
Though budgeting has repeatedly been touted as one of the basic financial habits, not many Americans are budgeting their monthly income. According to a recent poll from Gallup, only 32% of Americans budget each month.… Two Thirds of Americans Aren’t Budgeting
People are taking more time paying off their auto loans. Auto lenders, in an effort to get more people to buy more cars, are giving people more time to pay off their loans. The result… What to Do When You Pay Off Your Car