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The best credit card tips for June 2016You may be leaning on your credit card to pay for summer fun. If you use it wisely, you can whittle down some of those expenses with rewards.
Paying for college: Six tips for navigating financial aid optionsIt's never too early to start thinking about how to pay for college. Here are six tips for the senior class of 2017 when exploring FAFSA and other forms of financial aid.
Retirement planning: Are you on track? Here's how to tell.Retirement planning involves many assumptions about unknowns and many possible outcomes between now and the time you retire. Even so, this method gives savers in their 40s and 50s another tool to get a sense of whether or not they are on track.
Eight steps to financial stability after collegeEntering the working world and supporting yourself financially can seem like a daunting task, but these eight tips can help you get your finances in order and stay within your budget.
Payday loans may get safer, but not cheaperIn an effort to protect borrowers, federal regulators have recommended rules that attempt to better regulate payday loans. It will be up to individual states to regulate the high interest rates of payday loans.
MacBook Air 12-inch hits lowest price ever: the week's best laptop dealsSchool may be out for the summer, but now is a good time to start preparing for next term when it comes to laptops. Save money with these June deals.
Mortgage rates steady, but could rise in coming monthsMortgage rates remain unchanged after Memorial Day weekend, but rates could increase in coming months as the Federal Reserve increases the short-term interest rate.
To lease or not to lease?Buying a car can be a big investment, but it may be the best option depending on your lifestyle. Here are some questions to ask yourself before committing to purchasing a car.
How to give your cell phone battery a boostCell phone battery power can be a precious commodity, especially during summer. Changing a few settings on your phone can be the difference between your battery lasting through the day or going dark.
Why it's time to start planning for Social SecuritySocial Security may last longer than you think. Saving for a future with Social Security -- even if Social Security's funds are depleted -- may prevent consumers from saving too much or too little right now.
The best cell phone plans for seniorsA cell phone can be useful to have on hand even if you don't use it 24/7. Here are some cell phone plans that allow you the convenience of a cell phone without paying for data you don't need.
Phenomenal phone deals: get the best price ever on a Galaxy S7Find a phone for every taste in the week's best phone deals. Whether you prefer iOS, or you're on Team Android, we've got you covered.
Want to start a business but have student loan debt? It's possibleStarting a business is tough enough when you’re fresh out of school. Having a huge pile of student loan debt doubles the challenge. Many resourceful young entrepreneurs are rising to the occasion despite the odds.
Three ways to stretch your summer 2016 travel budgetWith the travel landscape changing quickly in these fast-paced times, it can be hard to keep up with all the new ways to save. Here are three tips for budget travel in 2016.
Payday loans get new rules. Ten more alternatives to avoid the debt trap.Payday loans will be subject to tougher regulations thanks to new rules put forth by the government Thursday. But there are other ways to prevent the debt spiral payday loans can cause.
When you're buying a house, debt-to-income ratio mattersYour debt-to-income ratio plays a large role in whether you’re ready and able to qualify for a mortgage. This figure, the percentage of your income that goes toward paying your monthly debts, helps lenders figure out how big a monthly mortgage payment you can handle.
Why it pays to drive in a safe cityOwning a car in a safe city can save you around $550 a year on insurance, according to a new study.
Is it possible to get a credit score even when you don't have credit?It used to be that if you had little to no credit history, it made things like car insurance more expensive. But FICO Score XD, a new alternative credit score, may help change that, as a way to evaluate previously unscorable consumers.
The best cell phone options to consider when travelingHaving a cell phone abroad makes it easier to stay connected back home and provides convenient navigation and coordination in a foreign country. But setting up international cell phone service can be an expensive hassle. Fortunately, there are cheaper options to consider.
Eight ways to pay off your student loansThe average debt for 2016 graduates is about $37,000. Start lowering your own student loan amounts by claiming deductions, taking advantage of available tools, and more.
