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...

For millions of young Americans, the young adult lifestyle is drawing to a close. Those who made college the best four years of their lives are now getting ready to venture off into financial independence. Many college graduates are making plans for the upcoming year, whether that’s starting their...

Not sure how much money you have—or how much you owe? You’re far from alone, according to a new study from Prudential, the financial services company. The study shows that many American families are struggling with finances. In its first Financial Wellness Census, the company found that one-thir...

It may be tempting to think ignorance is bliss when it comes to debt. Debt makes us uncomfortable and it can cause us to feel out of control. Ignoring debt and thinking it will take care of itself is rarely a solution that works. If you feel the nagging sense that you may be in over your head, here ...