How a Single Mom of Three Scrapes by on a $40,000 Salary by Matt Brownell Apr 25th 2013 5:00AM A single mom of three shares the sacrifices she has to make and the contortions she has to undertake to make ends meet on her slim $40,000 salary, plus child support.
Credit Card Rewards: Don't Let Good Points Go Bad by Molly McCluskey Apr 24th 2013 1:00PM Most people have credit card rewards points, but few people know how to use them, says Brian Kelly, whose blog thepointsguy.com helps people make the most of rewards programs.
5 Tools to Help College Students Manage Their Money by FOXBusiness Apr 24th 2013 5:00AM Along with worrying about their academics, parents are worrying about their college kids' financials. Here are 5 things parents can do to help sharpen students' money skills.
3 Spring-Cleaning Tips for Your Finances Worth $8,000 to You by Chuck Saletta Apr 23rd 2013 12:25PM With tax season over, now's a great time to spring-clean your finances. These three simple moves could put more than $8,000 in your pocket over the course of the next year.
5 Reasons Credit Cards Are Still the Best Way to Pay by Dan Caplinger Apr 23rd 2013 9:55AM As long as you pay off your balance every month, using a credit card can often be the smartest way to pay, thanks to these beneficial features other methods don't offer.
Riches to Rags: Tales of Woe From Those Who Had It and Lost It by Michele Lerner Apr 18th 2013 11:34AM Climbing the ladder of success can be a slow process. But once you get there, the reverse process -- sliding down the chute of economic despair -- can happen all too quickly.
A Debt Collector Came After Me for $8.97 by Credit.com Apr 11th 2013 5:00AM An overdue movie rental turned into a collections ordeal for one woman. Could an $8.97 debt impact your credit score?
6 Smart Moves to Boost Your Credit Score by Selena Maranjian and Dan Caplinger Apr 8th 2013 5:00AM Even if you're not planning on applying for a mortgage or credit card anytime soon, you need a good credit score. Here are some lesser-known strategies to help boost yours.