BJ’s Has Its Own Credit Card. Is It Worth Having?
July 20, 2017 |
And how does it compare to Costco and Sam’s Club?
Half the Internet Harvests Your Personal Data
July 19, 2017 |
And the companies that have it aren’t protecting it.
Eva Teaches Young People About Money
July 19, 2017 |
She started blogging at 16 years old, and a few years later became a full-fledged entrepreneur.
How Can I Stop Sweating About My HVAC Loan?
July 19, 2017 |
A reader declared bankruptcy, but her air conditioning unit is the real problem now.
Americans Define Wealth in Very Different Ways
July 18, 2017 |
Think it means being rich? Think again.
Executives Won’t Put Their Money Where Their Mouths Are
July 18, 2017 |
Bosses know financial anxiety wears their workers thin, but most haven’t stepped up to help.
This Week Around The Web
July 18, 2017 |
Summer jobs, frugal allegiance, 20 minute saving and buying used online.
Here Are All the Ways Your Credit Score Is About to Jump
July 17, 2017 |
Crippling debt can totally kill our credit history, which makes buying a home or car or even getting a credit card nearly impossible. But some new changes to reporting are going to seriously boost your credit score.
You’re More Likely To be A Victim Of This Crime If You Have Less To Steal
July 17, 2017 |
If you’re deeply in debt and have no money for anyone to steal, you’re wrong.
Cyber Attacks Are Coming and We Know It
July 14, 2017 |
Companies and organizations can’t find qualified people to fill cybersecurity positions — or time to train them
Same-Sex Weddings Are Getting More Expensive
July 13, 2017 |
LGBT couples spend less on weddings than heterosexual couples.
Money on the Street Interviews: What’s Your Opinion of Student Loan Debt in America?
July 13, 2017 |
Half-clothed beachgoers give some very serious answers about their thoughts on federal student loans and the debt they cause.
What Is Trump’s MAGAnomics?
July 12, 2017 |
Definitions for that and some other political terms you see thrown around a lot these days
Wi-Fi Warning: Unplug While on Vacation
July 12, 2017 |
Connecting to unsecure Wi-Fi leaves you open to hacking.
Dishes Helped Steve Improve His Finances
July 12, 2017 |
They remind the My Family On a Budget writer of his money mistakes.
How Can I NOT Be a Victim Of Identity Theft?
July 12, 2017 |
This week: After her bank account is riddled with fraudulent checks, she wonders: Is anyone safe?
Parents Still Don’t Know How to Teach Their Kids About Money
July 11, 2017 |
Even though parents want to have a conversation, bad habits are passed down through generations
Americans Hope They Can Work in Retirement
July 11, 2017 |
And that’s a good thing, since we aren’t saving enough anyway.
This Week Around The Web
July 11, 2017 |
Savings habits, spending smarter, money talk, financial dieting and more.
We’re More Confident About Saving When We Don’t Have Much Saved
July 10, 2017 |
Despite stashing less than they should, Americans feel comfortable with their retirement savings
Look What Happens When Companies Care About Employee Retirement
July 10, 2017 |
Employers who match contributions or have automatic programs set up for their employees have more workers who are prepared for retirement than those who don’t have any methods in place.
Make Money By Being Disloyal — To Your Credit Card
July 10, 2017 |
Your loyalty program isn’t saving you money, and it’s your fault.
Selling Your Home? Make It Blue-tiful
July 7, 2017 |
On average, homes with blue bathrooms sold for $5,440 more than those without blue bathrooms.
Your Date May Care About Your Credit
July 7, 2017 |
A bad credit score could make dating more difficult
By the Numbers: Wrecked Tech
July 7, 2017 |
This week: If we’re killed while looking at our phones, when will we figure it out?
Even Medical Devices Aren’t Scam-Free
July 6, 2017 |
There are more than 8,000 security flaws from four different pacemaker manufacturers.
PenFed Promise Visa Card: The Simplest Card You’ll Ever Find
July 6, 2017 |
Sounds weird, but there’s a credit card that doesn’t feel like making money off you.
The College Savings Option Everybody Forgets
July 5, 2017 |
21 years later, 529 plans get no respect — even though they save on taxes, too.
The Financial Panther Avoided Lifestyle Inflation
July 5, 2017 |
And he embraced the personal finance community as he paid down debt.
Will I Make More Money Buying A House Or Paying Off My Credit Cards?
July 5, 2017 |
A reader and her husband want a new house, but they don’t want old debt, either.
Just Because You Can Save Your Credit Card Info Doesn’t Mean You Should
July 4, 2017 |
Most online shoppers do it for convenience, but is it safe?
Middle-Class Misery Isn’t Trump’s Fault
July 4, 2017 |
What exactly does it mean to be “middle class”? An intriguing new study didn’t bother to find out. It simply asked people if they think they’re middle class. Almost half (49 percent) did. Yet middle class doesn’t mean content. According to marketing firm Mintel, less than a third of these self-proclaimed middle-classers “are satisfied with […]
This Week Around The Web
July 4, 2017 |
Overspending online, the worst purchases, paying off student loans, living paycheck to paycheck and more.
