Articles on Personal Finance

6 Benefits of Dumping a Losing Stock

Share and fund values rise and fall, so it can be hard to know when to sell a loser. Here are six ways to know when it's time to let go.

You know you should be reviewing your credit report annually. When you do, these are the credit dangers to look for.

You need money fast. Or do you? A loan should never be taken lightly and if you're buying something frivolous, or your credit is poor, reconsider.

For most of us, a 401(k) is our primary retirement savings vehicle. Don't undercut your earnings by allowing your 401(k) to fall behind.

Despite some recent stumbles, social media remains a strong investment. Are you favoriting social media stocks?

The financial lessons we learn in our 20s prepare us for the decades to follow. Here's what to learn at the intersection of youth, love, and money.

House hunting is easier, faster and more fun thanks to these new tools. Are you taking full advantage of them?

The oil bust has resulted in cheap gas for most of us. But for some of us with jobs dependent on oil, the bust is beginning to exact a terrible toll.

Kindergarten kids can — and should — understand these personal finance basics. So should the rest of us.

A credit score in the 700s is pretty good and the rewards are nice. But for those few who crack 800? The financial world is their oyster.

There are lots of ways to go wrong with a 401(k). Don't hurt your retirement with any of these common mistakes.

With few exceptions, people with bad credit don't get there by accident. Avoid these bad credit habits and you'll avoid dinging your score.

Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.

Gas is up nearly 30 cents from a month ago, so fill up on information about how that rebound could affect your bank account.

Apple is once again red hot and primed for more growth in 2015. Find out what's driving Apple's success today.

It's easy to make the right investments in hindsight. It's also easy to kick yourself for not taking the plunge when you should have.

The NBC anchor's lie cost him his job, but before you judge too harshly, ask yourself; Are YOU guilty of any of these fibs that might cost you yours?

Giant bank HSBC was caught helping the world's one-percenters avoid taxes and other currency controls. Find out how they did it.

The world of finance is dominated by men with big portfolios. Learn how these seven women succeeded despite the odds.

The Oracle of Omaha is lauded for his investment success — and rightly so! But other, less celebrated investors have done better. Find out how.