Cars are expensive. They’re expensive to buy, they’re expensive to use, and they’re expensive to maintain. Under the best of circumstances, car repairs and maintenance can unexpectedly bust your budget, but an unscrupulous... Read more »

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released a new report entitled Financial wellness at work. The purpose of the report is to highlight the value of employers implementing financial wellness programs in their... Read more »

We can all more or less agree that “success” is subjective. Your personal vision of success may be similar to your partner’s or your neighbor’s, but ultimately it’s quite unique. It’s like... Read more »

If you’re struggling with debt, it’s likely that you have a variety of debts to worry about. Secured debts, unsecured debts. High interest, low interest. Fixed, variable. All kinds of different debts... Read more »

Changing your spending habits can sound like an enormous drag. We usually spend what we spend because we like buying what we buy. The idea of blowing up the entire expense side of... Read more »

This article provided by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) People apply for a credit card for many different reasons. Some are new to the world of credit and just getting started, while... Read more »

Ask the Experts: Should I follow my bank's advice and open a new credit card? I am recently divorced and need a more reliable car. I have no debt except my mortgage payment... Read more »

When it comes to smart money management, our top priority tends to be saving money. That is, reducing our spending and making what we have go further. So we tend to talk about... Read more »

There are basically two common budgeting philosophies: budget vaguely or budget specifically. Most people with a budget probably budget somewhat vaguely. By that I mean you would account for your all your expenses, but... Read more »