After weeks of whirlwind spending, many Americans are eager to square up their finances, turning to money-related New Year's resolutions to regain control in the year ahead. The start of January often ...

Money management skills are essential for achieving your goals, whether you're planning to upgrade your phone in the short term or looking ahead to buying your dream home someday. The earlier you ...

It’s tough to stick to a budget, especially when you’re shopping with someone else. It’s easy to egg each other on to buy things you want but don’t necessarily need — like a soup can-shaped stool — ...

A writer shares how creating a "fun money" budget changed her spending habits and shares tips for making your own.

David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...