The benefits of pet ownership are numerous. They give unconditional love. They’re a forever friend. And they even provide their humans with all kinds of physical benefits—from lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels to more opportunities for exercise and socialization. But they also can come...

Last week, the Young Adult’s Perspective series covered tips on moving towards financial independence, including, most importantly, budgeting. The goal of budgeting is to maximize your savings potential so that you can make better use of your money both now and down the line. There are two challen...

Despite low unemployment numbers and a strong economy in recent years, many Americans continue to struggle with their personal finances. Alarmingly, delinquency rates are rising and total outstanding credit card debt is at an all-time high. The non-profit credit counseling industry has been a truste...