‘If you can’t afford a 15-year mortgage, you can’t afford the home’
There may be no more contentious argument in personal finance than rent vs. buy — and for those…
More Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for cash—it should be a ‘last resort,’ says CFP
When faced with a financial emergency, Americans are increasingly tapping their retirement accounts to come up with the…
How to avoid Americans’ No. 1 financial regret
When asked their biggest financial regret in 2025, most Americans said it was not saving enough, according to…
Food costs remain high—and could rise further with tariffs
Even with no overall increase in food prices last month, Americans are still paying more for tariff-sensitive staples…
I avoided these money habits in my 20s
Personal finance consultant Michela Allocca made some financial sacrifices in her 20s, and she has no regrets. At…
29-year-old Army Reservist in Washington D.C. earns $82,000, saves 20%
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend…
27-year-old teacher couldn’t save money due to impulsive spending
Maddie Baker, 27, will be the first to admit she was an impulsive spender when she started teaching…
Setting aside ‘worry time’ can help you get better with money
Feeling uneasy about your financial future? You’re not alone. Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Americans say financial uncertainty…
American parents are sacrificing financial security to help adult children
At 66 years old, one Sherman Oaks, California-based mom thought she’d be enjoying an empty nest with her…
New investment options may be to coming 401(k)s—what to know
More options may soon be coming to the menu of investments you can choose in your 401(k) plan.…