Personal Finance Articles & Topics

Whether from traditional financial advisors or from radio show talking heads, you will hear financial advice spouted as clichés over and over. These sayings sound logical, but they often sacrifice...

Are you looking to give your children a head start towards an easier, more successful adult life? Teaching them about finances might be easier than you think; ensuring that they...

Unfortunately, scams are prevalent after disasters like floods, fires, and earthquakes. Criminals know that victims are more susceptible to attacks when they are affected and vulnerable. If you or a...

Getting out of credit card debt can be a traumatic experience. You may feel like you're never going to get ahead, and the interest payments can be crushing. Not to...

Money Fit by DRS, a 501(C)3 nonprofit credit counseling agency, announced today the winner of its first-ever scholarship program. The winner of the $1,000 award is Abigail Isaacs, a college...

Large or small, however, it is never a good idea to end up with maxed-out cards. In fact, it’s not an idea that should even cross your mind. Reaching that...

The CFPB protects consumers from abusive practices from for-profit entities that prey on individuals seeking help with student loans, bank accounts, mortgages, and even debt collection. While there are legitimate...

According to the Federal Trade Commission, senior citizens across America lost over $193 million in the year 2020 due to phone scams alone. During the pandemic, there has been an...

Debt can look like a long insurmountable mountain when the payments begin to add up. Having debt can be frustrating since you want to set aside your income for other...

Credit scores are three-digit numbers that lending agencies use to determine whether they will allow you to apply for one of their financial products. This could be a mortgage, credit...