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Does your young-adult student need a crash course in personal finance? A financial literacy survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) reveals that most adults learned about personal finance from their parents.

The day will come when you and your siblings will have to figure out what to do with your parents’ home, vacation house, and other possessions after both of them have passed. 

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are a convenient way to access your funds using your debit card. That convenience also appeals to crooks and fraudsters. For that reason, it’s important to learn how to access your funds safely and protect them from being accessible by others.

Trying to save money? Looking for things you can do that are free or low cost? You might be surprised to find out that your key to free activities is most likely in your wallet! Your library card!

If you have an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) and your fixed-rate period is drawing to an end, your first rate adjustment is looming. It's time to devise a plan.

College commencement season is here again—a time of celebration, but also reflection and preparation. With an uncertain job market and student loan debt at an all-time high, many new graduates are stepping into adulthood facing significant financial challenges.

Thinking about renovating your home? Make sure you're prepared by choosing a well-liked and trusted contractor. Choosing the right contractor is the single most important decision that homeowners make on a remodeling project.

If you’re expecting a tax refund this year, it’s smart to have a plan for your money. Don’t end up spending your refund money like it’s a bonus check from the government—treat it like any other paycheck.

We all know the infamous love story: Boy meets girl. They fall in love. They get married. Then girl finds out boy has tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt. The bills are a struggle, and they are working all the time. The fighting begins. The story may end with a divorce. Is there a way to avoid such a mess?

If you’re an animal lover with a few pets, you do your best to take care of your furry, reptilian or feathered friends. Like you, they’ll need health check-ups and will get sick or injured at some time, requiring medical attention.