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How to Build a Resilient Budget

Budgeting is an essential component to our finances, and while it’s pretty basic from a distance, there’s truly a lot of planning and details that go into creating a good one.

Safe at Home

Everything you need to know about home title fraud. Home title fraud — also called real estate fraud — is on the rise thanks to increasingly sophisticated scammers.

What is Phishing?

What is phishing? Learn what it is, how to recognize it, and what to do if you spot a phishing attempt.

Updating Your Retirement Plan

None of us are getting any younger. And life likely won’t get cheaper. This is why it’s a good idea to check in on your retirement plan at least once a year to make sure everything is where it needs to be – you’re saving enough and your investment portfolio is balanced, among other things.

Cutting Costs on Subscription Services

Subscriptions' little monthly fees can creep into your budget and slowly drain your funds. Here are some ways to manage subscription costs.

How to Start Investing (Even in a Bear Market)

There are few guarantees in life. But, through historic data and personal experience, we know that stock market investing has proven effective as a way to grow wealth. Still, millions of Americans choose not to invest at least some of their savings. Follow these steps to start investing.

What is Inflation?

What is inflation? Inflation measures how much prices rise over time. When prices rise, the value of a dollar falls, and your purchasing power goes down.

4 Ways to Pay for College (other than a savings account)

Paying out of pocket for college can be unrealistic for many. There are four additional ways to help supplement paying for higher education; Grants, Scholarships, Work Study, and Loans.

5 Ways to Spot an IRS Scam (and Report Them)

Tax season is peak time for scammers. Don't be one of the thousands scammed out of money and their personal information. Learn five tax scams to watch out for and how to report them.

How to Reduce Debt and Pay off Your Credit Cards

5 Ways to Boost Your Credit Score Starting Now

Preparing for a Recession

Recessions are an unavoidable part of any economy. But you can weather the storm by anticipating challenges early and preparing for the future. Here are some essential steps to help you plan for uncertain times.

How to avoid the Social Security Scam

The Social Security number scam — in which a fake officer from the Social Security office calls and claims there’s an issue with your number and you must make a payment to fix it — is not going away.

Credit or Debit or Both? (Oh My!)

But while credit cards are better for a bank’s bottom line, the real question is what’s better for yours? Both forms of plastic have pros and cons.

Financial Milestones for Young Adults

Here’s how to make the most of your first credit card and other payment methods on the road to full-fledged adulthood (and financial freedom)

Don't Fall Victim to a Wrong Number Scam

According to a recent report from the phone app Truecaller, one out of every 6 Americans has lost money due to a phone scam. That’s unfortunate, and a sign that the scourge of cell phone life — robocalls — is more than just a nuisance, it’s a real problem.

Strategies for Retirement

Retirement should be mostly fun and games. But that doesn’t mean it takes some work (pun intended) to get there. Here are two key financial habits that you should have nailed down before you retire. Adopt these strategies and retirement will be as fun as you want it to be.

Refinancing to a 15-Year Mortgage

Most mortgages start as a 30-year fixed loan. These spread out your principal payments and help to keep your monthly costs low. The downside is you pay interest for 30 years! We’ll look at the benefits of refinancing to a 15-year fixed loan and whether it makes sense for you.

3 Reasons to use your Credit Card for Subscriptions

Many subscriptions require a linked credit card to start the service. But if they don’t, you should consider doing so. Linking a subscription to your credit card offers a few benefits.

6 Home Remodeling Tips

Remodeling is not for the faint of heart, but it also doesn’t have to take your sanity to the brink either. Here are some tips to make your renovations go off without a hitch.