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Should you co-sign a student loan?
If your child needs a student loan, first consider the risks of co-signing.
3 min read Feb 24, 2022 -
U.S. household income by age, gender, education and more
The median income for U.S. households rose to $70,784 in 2021. See how it breaks down by age, race and more.
6 min read Feb 11, 2022 -
12 personal finance influencers to follow in 2022
Delyanne Barros, Dasha Kennedy and Humphrey Yang are among the influencers you should follow.
5 min read Jan 02, 2022 -
5 economic trends to watch in 2022
From the ongoing pandemic to rising inflation, here’s what consumers should pay attention to.
4 min read Dec 24, 2021 -
Tally review: An app that helps you pay off credit card debt
Tally consolidates your credit cards into one low-interest line of credit so that you only have to make a single payment.
5 min read Dec 14, 2021 -
The average cost of Christmas: Gifts, food, decorations and more
Shoppers can expect to spend more on gifts and other items this holiday season.
5 min read Nov 08, 2021 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Tonya Rapley’s journey from financial struggles to success
The founder and CEO of My Fab Finance describes how she made a decision to turn her life around.
2 min read Nov 02, 2021 -
Survey: More than half of workers haven’t gotten a pay raise or promotion this year
For most workers, pay has stagnated since the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 min read Oct 27, 2021 -
Financial goals: Common examples, and why they’re so important
Financial goals are measuring sticks that apply to any area of your money management skills that you’re looking to improve.
4 min read Oct 04, 2021 -
‘On The Money’ with Mark Hamrick: Expert Rick Sharga talks about the red-hot housing market
Sharga shares why the current market is different from the one that preceded the 2008 housing crisis.
1 min read Sep 27, 2021