What to Do if You Are Struggling to Pay Your Car Loan

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:...

Where to Park Cash if You’re Worried about the Stock Market

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...

7 Things Financial Experts Wish They Knew in High School

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...

Practical Ways to Tackle Overspending

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...

Are You a HENRY?

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  No, we’re not asking your name. And we promise we’re not trying to offend you. HENRY isn’t an insult; it’s a nickname given to a certain demographic in the personal finance world. If...