These days, just when we think we can give our wallets a break, suddenly there’s yet another expense to pay for. While we can’t entirely escape some of life’s biggest expenses — like weddings, home repairs, college tuition and car purchases — we can plan for them so we don’t …
When people think about cutting back on spending or saving more, they often picture drastic changes, like giving up going out with friends or skipping trips altogether. But building savings doesn’t always have to require major lifestyle changes. In some cases, it can start with just $5. Simple, repeatable actions …
When you need money fast, cash advances can go a long way in saving the day for many people. In fact, interest in cash advances has been climbing. Our team did a Google Trends analysis and found that the search term “cash advance” received approximately 2.3 million searches in the …
If you have a federal student loan and have been consistently struggling to make payments, there’s one important deadline you have to remember: Borrowers enter default after 270 days of missed payments. Once your loans are in default, you can have your wages garnished and tax refunds withheld. Although the …
Between hosting dinners, buying gifts and travel, the holidays can get pretty expensive. And if you’re finding that your paycheck just doesn’t go as far as it once did, credit cards or personal loans may seem like the easiest way to extend your income to afford everything the holiday season …
Parties and events are some of the most enjoyable ways to connect with loved ones to celebrate the holidays and mark special occasions — whether it’s a small family dinner or a fully catered, Instagram-worthy soiree. But while the memories are priceless, party costs can quickly add up, especially if …
If you’re *this close* to paying off your credit card balance and want to walk into the new year debt-free, there are a handful of small, but helpful, steps you can take in these last couple weeks you have left. Apart from winning the lottery or receiving a surprise inheritance, …
‘Tis the season of giving back — whether it’s in the form of gifts, donations or a thank-you tip to seasonal workers. Discussions around tipping have sparked debate in recent years as Americans found themselves bewildered to be asked to tip at a self-service checkout. But one thing we can …
How close of an eye do you keep on your checking account — would you notice if $1 went missing? Most people think of financial fraud showing up as a large, unusual charge on their bank account, but it’s the little transactions that can actually be the biggest red flags. …
The year’s biggest shopping week is here — and it’s bringing in the highest shopper turnout on record. An unprecedented nearly 187 million Americans plan to shop this Thanksgiving weekend, the National Retail Federation (NRF) found. Though debit cards are the most popular payment choice at checkout, per NRF, other …