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10 Ways to Increase Your Net Worth This Year

Know your worth — your net worth, that is. Then focus on increasing it.

You work so hard to protect your identity, but there are still ways thieves can get your personal data. Here's how they do it.

Placing a fraud alert on your credit report is an easy (and free!) way to protect yourself from identity theft. But there's a catch.

You don't need to drain your budget to enjoy a beautiful vacation in the great outdoors. Get out there!

You have homeowners insurance. What more could you need to protect your house? Actually, these policies might help.

Don't let these myths prevent you from getting an IRA — the most important savings account you may ever have.

More money in your paycheck can mean more spending on stuff you don't need. Time to get things back under control.

When was the last time you gave your mortgage lender a ring? If it's been a few years, you could be throwing money out the window.

It's not just enough to save for retirement; you need to make sure your money is inflation proof, too.

Face it — introverts get a bad rap. Truth is these smart, sincere, and hard-working people are the perfect addition to your workforce.

Squeaky brakes need attention — stat! Delaying car maintenance or repairs is only going to cost you more later. Maybe a lot more.

Need a quick mood boost? No matter where you are or what's got you down, you're sure to find a pick me up in this big list of small joys.

There's an app for everything these days — even credit monitoring. Now there's really no excuse!

Before you cosign on a student loan, these are four important things to keep in mind.

Hiring pros to tackle your biggest home improvement projects is unavoidable. What is avoidable is paying exactly what they ask.

In 20 minutes, you too can change your life in 100 different ways. Check it out!

Whether you face unexpected expenses or are just shopping the best rate, there's a personal loan available to suit your needs.

By the big Three-Oh, you're no finance rookie. Leave these money mistakes in your 20s and kick bad spending habits to the curb. No excuses!

Don't ditch your stationery and penmanship skills just yet. They could save you real money.

Do you know the difference between a credit score and a credit history? You need to — here's how to break it down.