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How to Get Out of Debt

Finding yourself deep in debt can be a discouraging reality. And in the past several years, more and more consumers have found themselves in this situation.

The History of Money - Past, Present and Future

As the popular saying goes, “Money makes the world go round.” As long as there are products to consume, a monetary system will be needed to enable the trade of these goods. Taking a glimpse into our ancestors’ methods provides us with an interesting history lesson to help us understand why our currency methods are ever evolving.

Identity Theft Protection: Protect Your Good Name

As identity theft rebounds, our new infographic offers tips to protect your money and good name.

Start a Home Business: Where Businesses Go for Startup Dough

39% of business owners with no employees started their business with less than $5000 in startup capital, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Our research infographic illustrates where home business owners go for startup capital.

How to Dispute a Credit Card Charge

It can be frustrating to review your credit card statement and find an error. Thankfully, as a consumer in the U.S. you have rights outlined by federal and state laws that allow you to dispute questionable credit card charges. If you know the process, you’re able to make these disputes with little effort on your behalf.

Make Your Money Stretch Further on a Cross-Country Road Trip
May 23, 2013 - Tips for National Parks: More Fun for Less Money
A cross-country road trip can be an affordable way to see what lies between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. But with gasoline averaging over $3.50 a gallon in the U.S. , a little planning can go a long way in helping you stay within your budget to see America the Beautiful .

The Bright Side (Really!) of Minimum Wage Jobs
May 22, 2013 - By Krista S - Tips for Financial Literacy for Kids
So, you braved the hordes of people looking for work, scraped together passable references, and maybe passed a drug test. Congratulations, you got yourself a minimum wage job!

4 Ways to Live Within Your Means
May 21, 2013 - By Mike Foster - Tips for Lifestyle Income Loss
Most people have not saved enough to maintain their current lifestyle for even one month, according to an April CreditDonkey.com survey . While many Americans have been living paycheck-to-paycheck for some time, this new survey shows that majority have not learned to cope with stagnant wages and raising prices.

Study: Best Small Cities for College Grads
May 20, 2013 - By Livia Gershon - Tips for Life After College
Many people straight out of college want to head to New York, San Francisco, or Chicago to enjoy the big-city excitement during their 20s. But for some, a smaller, more manageable city with strong job opportunities is a better fit for their lifestyle.

How to Save Money on Gas
May 16, 2013 - By Leah N - Tips for Gas
With the cost of gas constantly on the rise, filling up your tank can be painful. Fortunately, a few simple changes to your driving and gas-purchasing habits can improve your mileage per gallon and reduce the amount you have to spend on gas each week.

Veteran-Owned Businesses Are on Active Duty
May 15, 2013 - By Kelly Teh - Tips for Business
What do small business owners need to succeed? Among other things, they must have discipline, leadership abilities, and determination. So it’s not surprising that veterans, who’ve spent their time in the military honing those skills, are more likely than the general population to become business owners.

Study: Best Cities for Money-Savvy College Grads
May 13, 2013 - By Livia Gershon - Tips for Life After College
It’s that time of year for young people across the country. Four years of all-nighters, parties, and racking up debt are in the past, and it’s time to become full-fledged professional adults (and start paying that debt back). In this study, we offer a glimpse at the cities where new grads will have the easiest time, financially speaking, as they start the next chapter of their lives.

Asian-Owned Businesses: A Thriving Segment of the U.S. Economy
May 8, 2013 - By Kelly Teh - Tips for Business
From corner grocery stores to major companies, Asian-American entrepreneurs are helping to make the U.S. thrive. Asian-owned businesses based in the United States employ millions of people and pump billions of dollars into the nation’s economy each year.

Study: Cities Where Financially Savvy Should Rent
May 6, 2013 - By Lauren W - Tips for Pay Rent with Credit Card
For some people, at certain times in their lives, renting makes the most financial sense. It may depend on their preferences: Renters don’t have to worry about shoveling out driveways or making house repairs. It may depend on their credit history – a low credit score may make borrowing money for a mortgage too expensive. Or it may just have to do with where they live.

Study: Best Cities for Biking
May 1, 2013 - By Livia Gershon - Tips for Gas
Of all the expenses we rack up in our daily lives, there’s something particularly galling about the cost of owning a car. Gas prices seem to rise all the time, and then there are those unexpected mechanical problems that can suck thousands of dollars from your bank account in a flash. While cars may seem like a necessity to many of us, in some places they don’t need to be. Some cities actually make it easy to get places without a vehicle. So, here’s a look at the top cities where two wheels ...

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