Louis DeNicola

Paying off debt and saving money can both help you build your nest egg and become financially secure. But choosing which thing to do with ...

You’re not alone if you checked your credit and think your score could be a little higher.

Experian found that the average American ...

Sticking to a budget is a core piece of advice in the personal finance world. It can also be the hardest to heed. Changing your ...

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Ideally, borrowing money from friends or family members is an all-around win. ...

Ever arrive home from your regular commute without a clear picture of how you got there? You’re safe, thankfully, but you can’t remember making every ...

Imagine never having to worry about the price of gas.

This isn’t a pitch for buying an electric vehicle or exchanging your car for ...

Commencement speeches can fill anyone with hope and optimism. But as with any period of transition, taking the next step and entering the real ...

Taking out one loan to pay off another loan often gets a bad rap. And you do need to be careful to not get into ...

Even if you ignore the news’ daily recap of changes in the stock market, it’s almost impossible to avoid the headlines when there are big ...

We get it. Insurance isn’t exactly an exciting topic. But imagine you get in an accident and are out of work for a few months—or ...

The b word—b*dget—is an instant turn-off for many people. It’s one of those things that you know you’re “supposed” to do but never get around ...

You probably know who among your friends is a saver or a spender.

Take your friend Jenny who shows up to a meal with ...

Looking for a pre-approval for a personal loan or student loan refinancing? That's likely a soft credit check. Submitting a mortgage application or opening a ...

For some households, an annual tax refund is a much-needed infusion of cash that allows them to pay off debt or invest in home or ...

It can be a lot to figure out a money plan when you’re starting out. Even though there isn’t a magic bullet for building your ...

Money market accounts and savings accounts can both be good options for savers who are looking for somewhere to stash their cash.

Both ...

As tax season approaches, there’s a good chance you may already have some ideas for how you’re going to spend (or save!) the money. ...

The new year offers an opportunity to hit the refresh button, set new goals, and learn new skills.

While saving money was a top ...

Look into the near future.

It’s early January, and you’re motivated to tackle your New Year’s resolutions. Paying off debts is an annual to-do, ...

During the holiday season — think Black Friday through New Year’s — it can easy to go into auto-pilot and spend too much money.

Black Friday makes headlines every year. But are the deals really worth it—and is the name even accurate anymore?

In-store sales have crept into ...

Moving into your own place for the first time is an accomplishment that can come with a great sense of freedom.

You’ll have new control ...

For most of us, we’d probably like to have a little more of it—leftover money that is.

Your leftover money is money you can spend ...

Have you ever looked at a few banks and wondered why the rates, or Annual Percentage Yield (APY), are different from place to place?

According ...

Your first bank account could depend more on your parents than anything else. They likely helped you decide where to open your account, and you ...

If you’ve ever imagined yourself winning the lottery, you’ve probably dreamt up a variety of ways in which you’d switch up your lifestyle to be ...

Back in school this fall? That’s awesome. Paying that tuition bill. Well, that’s probably going to feel less awesome.

Let’s be real: Nearly everyone these ...

Life as a college or grad student is not exactly synonymous with having a lot of money or time.

And just because your net worth is ...

Need to build your credit? A secured credit card could help you move the needle in the right direction.

A secured credit card looks just ...

We wish we could give one number and be done with it. But the reality is there is no simple answer to how much cash ...

The right podcast can transform your commute, workout, or even your chore-time at home. You can hear from leading experts, keep up on the news, ...

You don’t need to wait until another season to get your home/apartment/room in order. (Procrastinate much?)

Seize the moment — and summer months — to ...

Summer is the most popular time of the year to get married...now what?

As newlyweds settle into their married life together, tax planning is likely ...

Whether you’re moving across state lines this summer after graduation or just taking some time to cruise, chances are you’re going to find yourself in ...

Overdraft protection sounds pretty great. After all, it’s got the word protection right in the name.

But it might not actually provide the protection you’re ...

Stress happens. Even in the summer. And, unfortunately, we don’t always make the best decisions when we’re stressed (it’s science).

While technology may ...

You’re not alone if you checked your credit and think your score could be a little higher.

Experian found that the average American ...

Your next credit card could be your first step in building your credit score or traveling to an exotic destination with earned airline miles. But ...

You say you want to save money and get out of debt. Yet you find yourself buying yet another thing you probably don’t need. We ...

Whether your date for Valentine's Day is your long-term love, a new sweetheart, or a good friend, the expectations for the evening may not match ...

After hours of research, deep-dives through LinkedIn, and job board websites, you’ve found the perfect position. Your cover letter basically writes itself because you were ...

It may have been a well-meaning gift, but sometimes you receive a gift card to a store you don’t frequent and aren’t quite sure what ...

While you might feel that 2017 cannot end quickly enough, it’s important to take time to set yourself up for financial success before ringing in ...

Millennials may question if they can own a home and eat their cake — err, avocado toast, too. The price tag can be staggering, ...