The No. 1 mindset shift teachers need to build wealth
When he started falling down a personal finance rabbit hole a little over five years ago, Shaun Morgan,…
How 32-year-old and her husband saved more than $500,000
Growing up, Lauren Perraut learned many money lessons from her dad, including “never spend more than you’re making”…
The No. 1 money move for neurodivergent savers, according to a money coach
Struggling to stay on top of your money is not a unique problem. But neurodivergent people — such…
‘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…