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Do you have enough equity to refinance? Here's how to tellYou can take steps to refinance and improve your financial situation. And even if you’ve been turned down in the past, you might qualify this time. Homeowners have several ways to learn where they stand on equity.
Want a new iPhone? What to buy (and skip) in MayWhile you’re stopping to smell the flowers this May, you might want to admire some sweet sales, too. Here’s everything you should buy (and skip) during the month of May.
How small choices have a big impact on your financesWhy do some people become wealthy and others stay broke? In many cases, it comes down to choices.
Five ways to use your tax refund to secure your futureIt can be tempting to splurge on nonessentials when your tax refund shows up. But before you start hitting the buy button, consider using some of the money to protect what you already have.
9 smart sources for saving on wedding essentialsGetting married in the near future? Make sure that the wedding of your dreams won't blow your budget by looking for decor and other must-have items in these unexpected places.
Ten ways to trick yourself into saving moneySticking cash into savings won’t help if it comes right back out again. What you need are some ways to trick yourself into savings that actually last.
Best laptop deals: Take $1,500 off HP's New Omen gaming laptopBrowse these awesome bargains on laptops for gaming, photography, and casual computing.
How do Amazon's new monthly Prime options really stack up?At first blush, this week's announcement from Amazon rolling out two new monthly Prime subscription options looks like a game changer - but does the cost actually live up to the hype?
Hate financial planning? Get help.You can think of your planner like a personal trainer for your finances, or maybe your favorite Zumba instructor. Ultimately, your financial advisor’s job is to help you meet your goals — and hopefully have a little fun along the way.
Ten Mother's Day gifts that seem expensive, but aren'tMother's day gifts don't have to cost a lot. Here are some gift ideas that will impress Mom without putting a strain on your wallet — and we promise we won't tell how much you really paid!
Twelve easy ways to avoid student loan debtThe traditional route through a four-year degree can be rewarding but tremendously expensive. Fortunately, it is possible to go to college and avoid student loan debt.
A budget traveler's guide to TokyoI recently returned from a quick trip to Tokyo, Japan's capital city. Tokyo can get expensive for tourists, so as a traveler who loves to save money abroad, here are a few thrifty tips from my recent visit.
Avoid these five financial pitfalls in your twentiesIf millennials can pay attention to where their money is going today and stay away from luxuries they can’t afford, they will be better off down the line. Here’s how young adults can avoid five potential pitfalls that can derail long-term financial health.
How paying rent can affect your creditPaying rent can actually have a way of showing up in your credit report. You just need to look in the right place, and with the right reporter.
Eight ways to avoid ATM feesVisit ATMs often? Those sneaky withdrawal fees can add up, but here's how to avoid them.
Netflix will be raising its prices soon - for some accountsIf you were grandfathered in under older pricing tiers, your monthly subscription might be about to change.
How women-owned businesses can overcome hurdlesStarting a business isn’t as simple as putting an “open” sign on a door, and the challenges are multiplied for female entrepreneurs. Here are a few key hurdles.
Choosing a real estate agent? Three reasons to go with a seller's agent.Some homeowners try to cut costs by listing their homes without a real estate agent, but a seller's agent does valuable work including preparing the home, marketing it, showing it to potential buyers and helping you through the selling process.
How to get a mortgage with a nontraditional credit historyThe first thing most lenders look at when you want to buy a home is your credit history. If you don’t have credit card debt or take out loans, your credit history might be harder to establish. That could make it tough to find a lender who will work with you. But don’t give up, it’s not impossible.
Four ways to spring-clean your investment portfolioYour garage isn't the only thing that could use a once-over this time of year. Your investments may be in need of some tidying up as well. Here's how to give them a good spring cleaning.
