Do you fall into the common pattern of counting down the days until you get paid and then overspending on payday? You’re not alone, and you may even be falling straight into the trap of strategic advertising. In fact, spending patterns around when consumers get paid are predictable, and  many...

Flowers are beginning to bloom. The sun is starting to peek out behind the gray winter clouds. And our thoughts are turning to spring, a time for new beginnings—and maybe dusting those cobwebs that have lingered in the corner of your bedroom for far too long. But as you contemplate a spring cleani...

It’s easier than ever to pay for the items you need and want. By paying with your smartphone using apps like Paypal, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Wallet, you no longer have to whip out cash or our credit card for a cup of coffee or even an entire cart of groceries. Instead, you can just show our sm...