Personal Finance Articles

10 Tips for Hosting a Holiday Meal on a Budget
Christy Bieber

April 12, 2025

Holiday food doesn't have to mean overspending. Learn how to save money here.

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7 Good Financial Habits to Master

Having financial goals is important. Read more about 7 good financial habits to master in…

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Is a College Education Worth It?
Anna Baluch

April 11, 2025

Here’s what you and your teen should talk about when deciding if college, and all the costs that come with it, are worth it for them.

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How to Pay Less for College—What You Need to Know
Anna Baluch

April 11, 2025

Saving for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Read this to learn how you could afford to pay more and rely on student loans less.

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Protect Your Identity This Holiday Season
John Russo

April 11, 2025

Learn how to protect your identity online while you’re shopping during the holidays or any other time of year.

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How to Set up a Christmas Budget
Housten Donham

April 11, 2025

We all like to be generous during the holidays, but you don’t need to overspend.…

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6 Black Friday Tips to Get the Best Deals
Jessica Thiefels

April 11, 2025

Everyone wants the best deals leading up to the holidays. Check out these 6 Black…

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How to Create Your Yearly Personal Financial Plan
Dori Zinn

April 11, 2025

A personal financial plan can help you stay on track and achieve your financial goals. Get started today with investment, tax, and savings plans.

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Seven Easy Ways to Start Saving for Christmas
Justine Nelson

April 11, 2025

Saving for Christmas or the whole holiday season doesn't have to be a stressful endeavor…

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How to Talk About Money with Your Partner During the Holidays
Ann Condron

April 11, 2025

Real couples share their tips for talking about money with their partner during one of the most financially challenging times of the year: the holidays.

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10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving on a Budget

Planning a Thanksgiving gathering doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 10 tips for…

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The True Cost of Helping Your Kid Pay for College
John Russo

April 11, 2025

Our recent survey revealed that helping your kid through college could cause you undue emotional,…

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How to Deal with Financial Stress
Jessica Thiefels

April 10, 2025

If you're feeling anxious or physically ill about debt, then you'll want to read these tips on how to deal with financial stress and get on the right track.

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How to Manage Money Better without Sacrificing Joy
Jessica Thiefels

April 10, 2025

Want to manage money better without sacrificing the things you love? Here is some easy money management advice that could help.

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7 Ways to Save More for Retirement, Starting Now
Justine Nelson

April 10, 2025

Building a retirement nest egg starts with an effective retirement savings plan. Here are seven…

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The 3 Most Unexpected Costs of Owning a Home
John Russo

April 10, 2025

We asked over 1,000 homeowners to tell us about the three most unexpected costs of…

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Five Back-to-School Shopping Tips that Save Money

If you're stressed out about all the supplies you'll need to get for your kids…

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Year-Round Tax Planning Strategies
H&R Block

April 10, 2025

Tax experts from H&R Block discuss how to plan for taxes throughout the year and prepare for changes to your W-4 coming up in 2019.

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Was Your College Education Worth the Cost? 39% of Americans Say “No”
John Russo

April 10, 2025

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

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13 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
Sarah Li Cain

April 10, 2025

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

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How to Increase Home Value
Jessica Thiefels

April 10, 2025

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.

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Access to Banking: What Does Underbanked Mean?
Steve Tanner

April 10, 2025

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

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The Best Financial Tips We Learned from Our Dads
John Russo

April 9, 2025

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

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Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term
Betsalel Cohen

April 9, 2025

Not so long ago, cash was the preferred method of payment for daily purchases, but times have certainly changed. As consumer shopping behaviors have evolved (think Amazon and online shopping) so has our relationship with credit cards and debt. Credit can cloud our view of spending, making it easy to forget how much we haveRead more Why Financial Literacy Is Not Just a Buzz Term

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How to Reduce Expenses and Save Money Every Month
Jessica Thiefels

April 9, 2025

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.

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Survey: More Women Than Men Are Stressed About Debt
John Russo

April 9, 2025

A survey from Freedom Debt Relief suggests that women tend to feel worse about debt…

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