So you finally found the love of your life and tied the knot. Chances are that finances are the last thing you want to think about right now, but setting clear financial goals for the future is more important than ever as you and your spouse start your new life together. Making the right decisions …

Once the honeymoon and celebrations are over, being married requires figuring out how to combine your finances with your spouse’s. While the effects of marriage on your credit are pretty straightforward, they may not entirely be what you expected. Credit Reports Never Merge, Even When Married The most important thing to understand is that there’s …

Weddings can cost upwards of $30,000, an expense many newlyweds finance with credit cards and other loans. While no one wants to cut corners on their wedding day, including “‘til debts do us part” in your vows probably isn’t part of the plan either. However, it is possible to have the wedding of your dreams …

After graduation, the strain of impending student loan payments can quickly catch up with you, especially if you already struggle to your existing financial obligations each month. Your credit score will take a beating if you allow yourself to fall too far behind on your debt payments, so it’s crucial to take control of your …

Figuring out your finances while you’re still trying to figure out calculus may seem like a tall order. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to manage your money without denying yourself any of the fun that college life has to offer. Here’s how to pass college budgeting 101. Make a Budget You don’t have to …

As tuition costs have risen astronomically, the burden of student loans has also increased considerably. It’s not uncommon to have five or six different lenders and over $30,000 in debt by the time you graduate. If you’re struggling to keep up with your student loans, you might be thinking about loan consolidation or loan forgiveness …

Applying for financial aid can seem like a never-ending series of forms to fill out and hurdles to clear. It all begins with the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This one application sets the stage for your entire loan processes. The more you know ahead of time, the better prepared you’ll be, …

With the average college graduate hauling upwards of $30,000 worth of student loan debt into the workforce, it’s not surprising that many aren’t exactly getting a big jump out of the starting gate. In an already tight job market, starting off in debt makes finding a job that can support you that much more of …

Spring’s finally here! That means it’s time to get ready for backyard BBQs, sunset picnics and no more central heating. But be careful before you start cleaning out that old “junk.” Crazy treasures could be lurking inside your basement, and no, we don’t mean that old teakettle grandma gave you. Every day people toss heaps …

For most of us, buying a house is the biggest purchase we’ll ever make. It’s also probably the scariest. Taking out thousands of dollars for a mortgage loan can leave anyone a bit jittery. But is it worth it? Does buying a house mean you won’t be able to retire early? Or is buying a …