Are you looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget? Roses, chocolate and dinner out can add up pretty quickly -- especially around Valentine’s Day when those romantic gestures always seem to cost a little bit more than usual. Indeed, the average American spends about $140 on V...

Are you spending too much? Maybe you’ve missed a few bills or you’re living, mostly, paycheck to paycheck. Or, perhaps you just have this underlying feeling of guilt whenever you splurge on something at the mall.  Whatever it is, before your financial health completely comes undone, there u...

Do you check your credit report? Your score might be the furthest thing from your mind while you’re going about your day-to-day. But, in reality, it could guide a lot of what you do daily. Banks and credit card companies use the all-important number to determine your creditworthiness. Potential la...

From diapers to college, raising a child is expensive. And for parents of younger kids, overwhelming child care costs can truly eat up their budget. According to Care.com’s annual Cost of Care Survey, 32 percent of families say they spend 20 percent or more of their annual household income on chil...

Are you or someone you loved being impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown? The majority of American households do not have a rainy day fund to cover basics. According to the Federal Reserve Board, and research shows that 40 percent of American households can’t cover a $400 emergency expense....