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You may ask yourself, why would I want to have multiple savings accounts? That just sounds like more work. If you think that way, you’re not alone. Most people think of savings accounts…

If your parents didn’t teach you good financial habits, you may feel at a loss when you enter adulthood and have to start taking responsibility for your own money. Luckily, you can…

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are a good option for savers who want to invest a portion of their nest egg in relative safety for a set amount of time. CDs are often lumped in with deposit…

The holidays can be expensive and frustrating if you’re battling crowds in a rush for last-minute gifts. Sticking to a budget, shopping early, and giving the gift of your time and expertise…

You know you need an emergency fund — the experts talk about it all the time. But the numbers seem daunting: six months to a year's worth of expenses. For most, it’s tough to save that…

Preparing your home for winter weather is a smart move if you want to keep heating costs down. Fortunately, that winter preparation doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, why not kick off your end-of-year giving by participating in Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back, powered by social media.…

Some people hear the words “financial planning” and think it sounds like a difficult, time-consuming task best left to experts.

As the cost of a college education continues to rise, saving as much as possible has become a necessity.

The decision to rent or buy is a highly personal one, and often must be made by weighing both objective and subjective factors. What makes sense for one person's financial situation…

Saving by using certificates of deposit, or CDs, can be a low-risk way to diversify and grow your funds. If you are attempting to accumulate money for a large expense, such as a…

These days, it's less common for people to stay with just one employer for an entire career. As a result, you'll probably need to answer the question of what to do with your 401(k)…

It can be difficult to get back on track after challenging life events that affect your finances. But difficult doesn’t mean impossible—you can rebuild your financial life one step…

If you made some financial New Year's resolutions in January, June is the perfect time to review your progress. Start by dusting off your list of resolutions. Have you abandoned…

Now that summer is here, the fun and relaxing vacations many of you have been longing for will finally happen.

What's the most important part of a vacation? The budgeting…