Personal Finance Articles

39% of people we surveyed stated their college education wasn’t worth the cost, so we asked financial experts to weigh in on how to deal with student debt

One of the best ways to improve your overall financial health, is to improve your credit score. Here are 5 tips on how to do just that.

Choosing a health insurance plan can be tricky. Get started by learning about these 13 health insurance terms to help educate yourself.

If you're about to put your home on the market, then you'll want to check out these low cost and relatively simple ways to increase home value on a budget.

A disproportionate number of African Americans are underbanked or unbanked, which can diminish their access…

For many of us, our introduction to financial health and planning came from our dad…

Whether money’s tight or you’re trying to get out of debt faster, you’re probably wondering how to reduce expenses and save money. Here are some tips.

Building an emergency fund is one of the best decisions you'll ever make for your finances.

Envelope budgeting could make managing your finances a lot easier. Here's how to get started.

There are four tactics for protecting deposits from creditors.

Find out how a budget could help you save more money—even if you hate math. We have 5 easy ways to keep you on track with minimal math.

The L. William Seidman Research Institute at ASU found that Freedom Debt Relief clients are…

Credit utilization ratio is a key factor in credit scores, so lowering that ratio could help you improve your credit score. Here’s how to get started.

Personal financial planning means determining your current financial position, setting your goals and creating a strategy to achieve your goal.

Don’t let the year pass you by without checking these eight things. It will help you stay on top of your financial goals!

Find out how 2018 tax changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will affect…

Many people want to get financially healthy this year. If you're wondering how to improve…

Want to save big money on rent? Moving in with Mom and Dad could help. But here’s the right way to do it.

Sometimes credit companies really do cut your limit. Learn when you should worry about it, and what to do.

If you have five minutes a week, you can likely cut your grocery bill with couponing. Here's how to get started.

Your vote bridges democracy and your personal finances. From taxes, to healthcare, to unemployment, here’s…

Everyone needs basic money management skills. They can help you save money and stay out of debt.

Many of us have no idea what we spend on subscription services every year. How…

Are you likely to pay more for a mortgage if you’re LGBTQ+? Possibly. Find out more here.

Looking for a productive way to spend your extra time at home during quarantine? Learn…

A grace period could help you manage cash flow when bills are due, or save money on credit card purchases. Learn how to manage your grace periods.