Personal Finance

A few different houses of different sizes.How Much House Can You Afford – Really?
July 30, 2020
Here are some costs of homebuying your mortgage lender won't always tell you, so you can save how much you actually need to buy a home. Read more.
David C. shares about building his credit. Building Credit with Gamer & YouTuber David C.
July 21, 2020
For YouTuber David C., the solution was simple, though not easy. "You can't buy your way to good credit," he says. Learn how he transformed his credit. Read more.
Destney J. built her credit from scratch with Self. Building Credit From Scratch with College Student Destney J.
July 9, 2020
Have trouble gaining access to credit for the first time? You're not alone. Learn how Destney overcame that same problem and worked her way to good credit. Read more.
This is an image of a man and woman and their child.The Best Cities to Save Money in the U.S.
July 8, 2020
Now more than ever, people are assessing their financial situation and making changes to become more resilient. This 2020 report looks at the best cities in the U.S. for saving money. Read more.
Guy carrying a bag of money with a 500 credit score. How to Get Personal Loans with Bad Credit
June 30, 2020
Is a bad credit loan idea? And can you get one if you have a 500 credit score? Here's everything you need to know about personal loans if you have bad credit. Read more.
Paying cash into a prepaid debit card, shaped like a box. The Complete Guide to Prepaid Debit Cards
June 25, 2020
Get the pros and cons of prepaid debit cards, and how they stack up to other payment options, in this complete guide. Read more.
A woman wrapped in a cord plug. 7 Ways to Save Money on Utilities
May 19, 2020
Learn 7 ways you can save money on utilities (and how much you can save putting them into practice). Read more.
living-alone-00 Adult in apartment-PARAG8Cities With The Most Adults Living Alone
May 4, 2020
Living alone can be tough from both a health and financial perspective, especially during a pandemic. This research shows the top U.S. cities by percentage of adults who live alone. Read more.