mad

Why Credit Makes People So Freaking Mad: A Theory

No one really likes reading about credit, credit scores and credit reports. As editor of a publication devoted to teaching people about these things,...
mortgage

3 Things That Will Sabotage Your Plans to Buy a House

No one wants money to stand in the way when their heart is set on owning a home. But all too often borrowers pull...

How to Protect Your Identity While You’re Out of Town

hile it’s important to do everything you can to protect yourself from identity-related crime when you’re traveling, it’s equally important to do everything you...
Brexit

What Does Brexit Mean for American Travelers?

In the midst of summer travel season, United Kingdom citizens voted to leave the European Union. With “Brexit” came a drop in the value of the British...
Medical Debt

There Have Been Double-Digit Increases in Medical Costs in Just a Year

Anyone who’s reviewed their health insurance statements is well-acquainted with just how high medical bills can climb. Now, a new analysis from TransUnion found that consumers are...
Gold stash

9 Credit Lessons You Can Learn From ‘Game of Thrones’

If you’re a fan of “Game of Thrones,” you can apply some of the show’s lessons to your financial life. Here are nine credit...
Password

7 Steps to Safer Passwords for All Your Online Accounts

Some passwords are funny. Some are pretty weird. Some can be a math problem. Many can be laughably easy to hack (I give you...
Spying Boss

4 Signs Your Boss Is Spying on You

Chances are, your boss is keeping an eye on you. In fact, the American Management Association (AMA) reports that 43% of companies actively monitor employee...
Broke grad

What Can I Do If My Roommate Won’t Pay Rent?

So your roommate did the unthinkable and stopped paying rent. You like the person, really, but just thinking about it turns your stomach, and...
Identity theft

A Scheme You’ve Never Heard of Might Ruin Your Summer

Legendary Supreme Court Justice Louis D. Brandeis said, "Publicity is justly commended as a remedy for social and industrial diseases. Sunlight is said to...