Personal Finance Articles

How are lawsuit settlements taxed. Can you avoid taxes on lawsuit settlements?

Top money mistakes that new grads make. Mistakes include failing to budget, not establishing a savings habit and blowing windfalls instead of saving them.

How to take a family vacation without going into debt. Budget vacation options.

Blog post tips from FDR team moms

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

The 25-30% rule is a guideline for how much of your income to spend on housing. Learn how to use it to help you have more money for your goals.

Workers who struggle with managing debt face challenges that often spill over into the workplace. Employers can address this growing problem by embracing financial wellness benefits that improve employees’ productivity, retention...

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

January is National Poverty in America Awareness Month, so now is a good time to…

If you didn’t receive one or both stimulus payment(s), or received less than you’re entitled…

Here’s what you need to know to get your tax refund as quickly as possible…

The new COVID-19 Economic Relief Bill includes another round of stimulus checks. If you receive…

How do you get rid of your holiday debt and move to a healthier financial…

Ready to get 2021 off on the right foot financially? We have 12 smart money…

You may have concerns about federal COVID relief ending in 2021, including extra benefits for…

To help you start off the New Year with the benefit of hindsight in money…

The pandemic has created a strenuous environment for many Americans, especially when it comes to their finances. Even as 2020 comes to an end, nearly half of working Americans say their income is still less than what it was pre-pandemic. While vaccines bring the hope that things will eventually return to something like normal, financialRead more Almost Half of Americans Are Earning Less Than Before COVID

Ready for a better financial situation in 2021? Here are our top three money management…

Do you rely on the coronavirus aid and government stimulus programs that are ending in…

A will is an essential legal document that you need, even if you’re not rich.…

If you've changed your spending habits during COVID-19, you're not alone. Now's the time to…

With the challenges of 2020, this can be a difficult year to give to charity.…

The CARES Act allows a special $300 above-the-line tax deduction for cash donations made directly…

Even if you don’t make a ton of money, you can still feel rich during…

If you have made it a goal to learn more about personal finance, then you…

There's a lot of pressure to spend money during the holidays, even if you're worried…