‘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…
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…
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…
Use this strategy to stress less and make better money choices
This summer, young Americans are gearing up to socialize more. But those outings and trips will come at…
3 in 4 couples overspend on their weddings—how to stay on budget
If you’re planning on getting married anytime soon, you likely already know that your celebration is going to…