Articles on Personal Finance

Best Money Tips: Secrets to a Dream Retirement

Today we found some great articles on secrets to a dream retirement, ways to use your tax refund as parents, and 12 financial tips for debt-burdened new grads.

How Credit Card Companies Prey on Your Basic Needs

Maslow's hierarchy of needs helps explain why humans react the way they do. And for credit card companies, it helps explain how to get more of your money.

Student Loans: The Third Way to Ruin Your Finances

"Is college worth it?" has become a difficult question to answer — and answering wrong could saddle you with years of debt. Here are your options.

Tax Document Checklist: What to Gather Before Doing Your Taxes

Don't wait until the last minute start collecting your tax documents and receipts. Instead, get everything together early with this checklist.

Choosing a Retirement Account: What's Available, and What’s Best for You?

With dozens of account types available, retirement planning can seem overwhelming. Read this to better understand your choices.

Best Money Tips: Tax Tips to Help You Get Started

Today we found some great articles on tax tips to help you get started this filing season, what to do before you lose your wallet, and working from home with young children.

Is Peer Pressure Keeping You Poor?

Many struggle with large credit card balances instead of saying to others, "I can't afford that," but recognizing financial limits is one key to financial freedom.

Best Money Tips: Achieve Your Financial Goals

Today we found some awesome articles on achieving your financial goals, signs you could be in financial trouble, and sticking to a budget.

How to Create a Financial 5 Year Plan

To improve your financial future, you must first decide on your financial goals and then create a plan to reach them. Here's how to do both.

The Lowdown on Data Accuracy in Your Credit Report

Your credit report is crucial to your finances. Learn easy and free ways to keep your report accurate.

Decipher Credit Card Offers With the Schumer Box

Credit card issuers are required to clearly display key credit terms in an easy-to-read format — the Schumer Box. Here’s how to unlock its meaning.

eCredable: Credit Scores for Debt-Free Consumers

Discover how alternative credit rating agencies can help debt-free consumers escape the credit Catch-22 by using payment histories to develop scores.

How to Trick Yourself Into Better Credit Card Behavior

By making a few key moves before you shop, you can easily trick your brain into better credit card use. Here's how.

7 Hidden Advantages to Getting Rid of Your Car

Sure, getting rid of your car will save you money — but that's just the beginning of all the benefits you could realize.

Are You Happy With Your Bank?

The American Customer Satisfaction Index tells us how citizens feel about their banks. But the most important question is, how do you feel about yours?

7 Delayed-Spending Tricks That Help Pay Off Debt

If you're willing to delay gratification and avoid purchases today — but not forever — you can save money now and eliminate your debt sooner.

Best Money Tips: How You Might Be Killing Your Car

Today we found some great articles on how you might be killing your car, why stressing over debt isn't always necessary, and flu-fighting foods.

Intro to 5 Super Safe Investments

If you’re new to investing and determined to keep your principal safe, consider these five places to store your money and earn a little something extra.

How to Pay Down $100 Worth of Debt This Week

With some creativity and effort, you can boost your bottom line quickly to pay down a small debt or save something extra.

How Your Credit Card Statement Is Keeping You in Debt

Your credit card company uses all sorts of sneaky statement tricks to keep you in debt. Learn what to look out for.