Aug 1, 2025
Curb higher spending during the hotter months by planning ahead. It’s not too late. Summer’s spending temptations abound: Longer days, travel and camp for kids are just a few of the places our money ends up during the warm months. “We have expenses in summer...
Jul 30, 2025
As overall U.S. auto loan debt grows, know that if you’re having problems paying your car loan, there are some options you can take to alleviate the strain. With car loan debt at a new high, a report shows the impact as Americans struggle to make their auto payments:...
Jul 23, 2025
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. If long-term investing has you spooked, you can explore shorter-term options, like high-yield savings accounts, CDs and Treasury bills. In recent weeks, 44% of Americans in households...
Jul 16, 2025
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. During a recent career day at my daughter’s high school, I spoke to upperclassmen about budgeting, the dangers of credit card debt and how to navigate economic uncertainty. The...
Jul 9, 2025
Try setting limits for yourself and saving before you spend. Mykail James is not ashamed to call herself a “recovering overspender.” The Washington, D.C.-based financial educator, who also goes by “the boujie budgeter” online, says she used to spend too much money on...
