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A sad woman packing up her condo because she may be forced to move out

My Mom Passed Away, Can They Really Seize Her Condo?

April 11, 2018 | Gerri Detweiler

A reader’s mother is gone, and her condo might be next.

How Much Will A Nursing Home Cost You? Double What You Think

April 6, 2018 | Joe Pye

Americans grossly underestimate how much money they’ll need in their old age

Woman volunteers and gains networking skills that will pay off in her career

Working For Free Might Help Improve Your Finances

March 26, 2018 | Joe Pye

It turns out community involvement can help lead to healthy financial habits.

Men Live With Their Parents Longer Than Women

March 16, 2018 | Joe Pye

Despite earning more than women and having higher homeownership benefits, men are failing to launch at a higher rate.

Wedding Costs Are Down And Traditions Are Out

March 13, 2018 | Michelle Bryan

We all want our big day to be unique — even if it’ll cost us as much as a luxury car.

Young woman sitting on the couch with her cat and two dogs.

Multiple Pets: Can You Afford it? What You Need To Know

March 6, 2018 | Deb Hipp

Adding another dog or cat to the family costs more than just a bigger bag of food.

How Much Would You Spend for Your Pet’s Health?

March 5, 2018 | Brittany Ferrendi

Pets don’t cost as much as kids, but they still require some financial planning.

Spending Too Much? It’s Not Me, It’s You

February 23, 2018 | Joe Pye

People in relationships are twice as likely to blame spending on their partners than themselves.

Elementary school kids learning; just not financial education.

Who Will Teach Our Children to Be Financially Literate?

February 16, 2018 | Joe Pye

Lack of financial education can cost Americans $30,000 over our lifetimes, yet most high schools still don’t require students to learn how to manage money.

New York’s Most Expensive College Costs 12 Times Wyoming’s

February 5, 2018 | Dori Zinn

The most expensive schools in each state vary widely across the country.

Man and woman sit on the couch looking at a bill and dealing with money fears

Parents Think Their Child’s Future Is Bright, But a Dark Cloud Hangs Over Their Own

January 29, 2018 | Michael Koretzky

A new poll reveals how parents think about money. It involves Star Wars.

We Don’t Have Enough Money to Live Alone

January 26, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Whether it’s from divorce or death, separation from a partner is expensive, but couples don’t talk about it and aren’t prepared for the financial blows.

An orange cat that suffers from pet obesity because its owner gives too many treats

Our Pets Are Getting Fatter, And It’s Costing Us Millions

January 16, 2018 | Brittany Ferrendi

Between the food and the vet, maybe your furball needs a new year’s resolution too.

Party in the City Where All the Money Is

January 11, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Miami and the surrounding Florida Keys has the richest area code in the nation. The mean household income is almost half a million dollars.

Utah is all about financial education (illustrated)

Utah has the Most Money Smarts

January 10, 2018 | Dori Zinn

Some states are pretty good at teaching financial literacy to young people. Unfortunately, not enough of them are educating young people on basic money management.

Living in the mountain forests of the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Northwest is 2018’s Hottest Area to Live

January 4, 2018 | Dori Zinn

The Pacific Northwest is going to be pretty pricey in 2018, as Seattle and Portland will see the biggest spike in cost of living.

A businessman considers what a fed rate hike might mean for him

California May Be Expensive But Its Economy Is Doing Awesome

December 28, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Some states are having major economic boosts that are going to make living there good for your wallet.

A man looks at a digital map of U.S. zip codes and taps a city in Colorado

True Middle-Class Exists. In Iowa

December 26, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Americans are getting priced out of everywhere, except in a few states where most residents own homes and can afford to live well.

It’ll Take 10 Years for Millennials to Save for a Down Payment in Hawaii

December 25, 2017 | Dori Zinn

If you’re a young homebuyer, stay landlocked.

Keep gifts small and reasonable to budget and save money for the winter holidays

Holiday Debt Hangover: The Fear And Regret Begin

December 25, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Sadly, Hanukkah and Christmas are over. While we’re still officially in the holiday season until New Year’s Day, you’ll notice the seasonal smiles will slowly start being replaced by somber faces. What has changed? I call it the annual Holiday Debt Hangover. Like all hangovers, this one starts long before you start feeling bad, and […]

Politics Doesn’t Matter When It Comes to Buying Homes

December 21, 2017 | Dori Zinn

The American dream is one thing that crosses party lines.

Apartment rental costs factor into the decision of whether to rent or buy

Home Values Have Spiked in the Last Year

December 20, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Most metro areas have seen home values rise more than $10,000 in the last year.

Looking carefully at the statements when you pay off credit cards

Getting Married Makes Americans Worry About Their Financial Outlook

December 18, 2017 | Ti Windisch

A third of married people report being financially unfaithful.

Millennials shop online for the holidays

Black Friday was the Busiest Online Shopping Day of the Season

December 15, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Online shoppers showed up in record numbers,

A jar full of change for a college savings fund

Despite More Planning, Families Find College is Still Surprisingly Expensive

December 15, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Parents are underestimating the cost of college for their children by tens of thousands (and sometimes hundreds of thousands) of dollars.

Child tangled up in Christmas lights for the holiday roundup

Holiday Bonuses: From Your Work to Your Wallet

December 15, 2017 | Dori Zinn

This roundup is full of financial festivities, failures, and funnies.

Lending Money To A Friend: A Great Way to Lose Both Things

December 11, 2017 | Ti Windisch

A new Bank of America study proves it.

Package missing from someone's home doorstep

You Probably Know Someone That’s Had a Package Stolen

December 11, 2017 | Dori Zinn

And it’s only going to increase over the holidays.

This dancing couple shows a frugal wedding can still be great

Why Your Marriage Will Last Longer The Less You Spend On The Wedding

December 11, 2017 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

Spending wisely on a wedding doesn’t make you an unromantic frugality robot.

Pennsylvanians are Stressed This Holiday Season.

People in Pennsylvania Are Stressed This Holiday Season

November 30, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Some cities are more stressed out than others during the holidays, while many are happier this season.

We Overspend at the Holidays and Don’t Stop

November 29, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Half of Americans create a holiday budget but most of us have busted our budgets before.

A dancing newlywed couple shows the secret to a happy marriage is keeping money separate

Married Or Single: Who Does Better Financially?

November 28, 2017 | Michelle Bryan

It often comes down to one factor.

Budget Holiday Shopping Means Online Shopping

November 23, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Parents with budgets are more likely to shop online rather than in-store to avoid impulse buys.

Digital shopping apps, like QR readers, can help you save money in the store, helping to control your clothing budget

Millennials Bringing Back In-Store Shopping

November 22, 2017 | Dori Zinn

More than half of young adults are planning to shop in-store this year but will be using their phones to search for deals.

The Holiday Shopping Season Will End on Cyber Monday

November 21, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Most shoppers will complete — not start — their holiday shopping by the time Cyber Monday ends.

We Hate Giving Presents

November 20, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Many Americans would prefer spending time with family and friends over buying presents for them.

A baby boomer man stands at a sunny window contemplating his retirement plans

Long-Term Care With Short-Term Finances? A Disaster For The Ages

November 20, 2017 | Michelle Bryan

We want to take care of our elderly family members. But we don’t want to talk about it.

Billions of Free Money for College was Left Behind by New Students

November 14, 2017 | Dori Zinn

This year, 1.2 million high school grads didn’t fill out a FAFSA, leaving $2.3 billion of free money behind.

Who Needs Black Friday When We Can Shop Now?

November 9, 2017 | Dori Zinn

A lot of people started their shopping for the holidays before Nov. 1. One-third started before October.

Happy couple in a car that saved on auto insurance by bundling it

Would You Like Auto Insurance with That?

November 7, 2017 | Dori Zinn

Having the same insurance provider for your homeowners insurance and your auto insurance could save you a few hundred dollars a year.