Articles on Personal Finance

How One College Graduate Paid Off $28,000 in Three Years on a $30K Salary

Yes, you can pay off your student loans — or any other big debts. Learn how one saver is repaying $28,000 in student loans in just three years.

A business credit card is a big perk that comes with extra responsibility. Don't run afoul of your firm — or the authorities — through its misuse.

For responsible cardholders who pay off balances every month, buying with plastic can mean real savings on gifts and much more.

It's great to be able to DIY your money, but some jobs require the skills of a pro. Be the smart about when to seek professional financial advice.

What's a bathroom addition worth to you (besides a shorter wait for the shower)? As much as 20% of your home's value!

Seems like big credit card data heists happen every week. Protect your credit and your identity with some common sense security.

How much is a side gig worth? For one enterprising recent grad, it was worth $40,000, plus interest, and no more debt.

If fear is holding you back from investing, screw your courage to the sticking place! Stop letting fear make your money decisions for you.

While you probably don't have to worry contracting Ebola yourself, the deadly virus certainly may infect your finances.

Are you an introvert? If so, your inclinations to listening, thinking, and looking before leaping are well suited to earning, saving, and investing.

If you've got some retirement savings, you're doing well! Follow these guidelines to keep your savings as strong as possible.

Credit card fraudsters respect no one, not even the leader of the free world. Find out how to protect your identity in this week's look back.

Trying to build a nest egg? Resist the urge to purge your pocketbook on every shiny bauble you see and watch your savings grow.

Survey shows most homebuyers don't know how much their down payment will be. Are you one of them?

Money is just a tool, right? It is until it becomes part of our identity, and then it becomes a problem. Learn to identify the signs.

It takes money to make money investing, and it takes a certain kind of person. Find out if you are, and if you aren't — how to become one.

Denied! Find out why your credit application was rejected by the bank, and then take steps to tighten your finances, and improve your credit score.

Today we found some amazing articles on secrets to save money on gas, things you'll be proud of doing, and things you are likely paying too much for.

Bonds offer investors several advantages, but you should understand their potential risks and basic terms before you jump in.

Today we found some awesome articles on dealing with student loan debt, feeling less stress, and money moves for the fall.