Taking the family to the game is a great way to have fun while spending some quality time together. However, while you go for the competition, camaraderie, and to root for your favorite team, you may not realize just how expensive sporting events can actually be. So, before you plan your next big outing, take …

Summer vacations can be costly—especially if you have children. With airfare prices, gas prices and even lodging prices rising, it seems like a family-friendly vacation is becoming more trouble than it’s worth. Though traveling can be expensive, there are ways to keep your family happy while sticking to a budget. Here’s how: Pick the Right …

Thinking of applying for a new credit card? The average American household owns at least four credit cards, and with an average credit card debt of almost $5,000, most credit cards are carrying a balance of over $1,000. Although having a credit card can help improve your credit, they can also hurt it. So, before …

As part of an ongoing Friday series, we talked to financial experts around the web about saving money, smart spending, and retirement planning. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing Carl Richards, certified financial planner and director of investment for the BAM ALLIANCE. In his latest book, The Behavior Gap: Simple Ways to Stop Doing …

Are you dealing with less-than-perfect credit? Perhaps you’ve been trying to apply for a loan but the offers you’ve received are way too high? Though your credit score may sound like just a random number, it’s actually much more than that. A good credit score helps you secure better loan options, which in turn will …

As part of an ongoing Friday series, we talked to financial experts around the web about saving money, smart spending, and retirement planning. How much do you currently have saved for retirement? If your answer is “not much,” you’re not alone. As a growing number of people are simply living paycheck to paycheck, the whole …

Refund season is finally here! That means you can build that pool in your backyard, right? Wrong. Instead of squandering, splurging, or spending your refund immediately, why not put it to better use—toward your bills? The IRS reported more tax returns in 2014 than in any other year—15 percent more, to be exact. So in …

In a two-part series devoted to single mothers, we asked various mommy bloggers and financial experts to share their unique perspective on finances and how they found ways to save. If you haven’t yet, take a look at part 1 here. Then check out part 2 below: CG: Do you use any valuable resources for …

In a two-part series devoted to single mothers, we asked various mommy bloggers and financial experts to share their unique perspective on finances and how they found ways to save. Update: Check out Part 2 of this series here! Check out the interviews below: CreditGuard (CG): What is a good solution for a difficult challenge …

In a society where consumption is king, it’s easy to get caught up in the habit of paying a lot for a little. However, some things—which we’ll dive into below—simply aren’t worth paying extra for. In simpler terms, they’re a complete waste of money. In an effort to help you shop a little better and …