Family

When to Splurge on Your Kids — and Tips to Save

June 1, 2018 | Jessica Patel

How to decide when it’s worth spending on your kids’ ever-changing interests.

Don’t Fall Into the “Target Trap”

May 25, 2018 | Jessica Patel

How I learned to avoid impulse spending at my favorite store.

Tense senior couple meeting with their counsellor.

What Do Marriage Counselors And Financial Experts Have In Common?

May 21, 2018 | Howard Dvorkin, CPA

They both hear stories about sex and money.

Americans Can’t Afford to Take Care of Older Relatives

May 2, 2018 | Joe Pye

They expect to pay for them, but haven’t planned how.

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 […]