Personal Finance

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of accidental death in the U.S. A study released this week shows that states where fatalities caused by car accidents are a major issue are doing the least to prevent them.

Improving your credit is a great way to better your overall financial standing. But you can't start the repair process without knowing where your credit stands.

While it's priceless to have people in your life who love you unconditionally, there is another category of people who understand you because they share your beliefs and much of how you see the world. 

The divorce process can provide financial hardships and paperwork headaches at any age, but the financial issues become more complex when retirement funds play a larger role in proceedings.  

Many types of situations arise that can cause a tenant to refuse to vacate your property. And how a landlord deals with this issue is important. 

Like putting butter on a burn or sucking on a snake bite, some myths persist no matter how many times they're proved wrong.

The decision to rent or buy is a complicated one. Here are four factors you need to consider before deciding whether to rent or buy.

The holidays are a dangerous time to be on the road, and the Memorial Day weekend proves to be one of the deadliest.

Two USDA loans are available to a range of potential homebuyers, including some borrowers who are buying in areas that many would characterize as "suburban."

How good is the Federal Reserve at its job and how do the Central Bank's actions impact your finances?

Question: My daughter is graduating from high school and will soon turn 18.

Most Americans at least occasionally spend more than they make.

Make your yard luscious without hosing out cash by following these lawn-care tips.

In a tight market, volunteering can add "experience" to your resume.

The IRS doesn't allow marijuana clinics to deduct expenses, so some are going out of business.

Size doesn't matter. Start with bills in collection to remove bad items from a credit report.

Can you afford a house? Mortgage rates are at rock bottom and home prices are about to climb.

If you've ever wondered whether celebrities insure parts of their body just to get publicity, you'd be mostly right.

People are so worried that prices might drop a little and feel that maybe they should wait to buy something. That can be a risky bet.

Here’s a scary statistic: About 49% of Americans say they aren't contributing to any retirement plan.

Everyone's had that feeling of dread when you see the flashing lights of a cop car in the rearview mirror. But what will it mean for your insurance rates?

Medical exams for a life insurance policy are often thought of as routine, and you're likely aware that one is required when applying for most types of coverage.

Contrary to popular belief, young adults can still open credit card accounts in the post-CARD Act environment--although they might need some help. But which card is the best?

You probably hand over your keys to the parking garage attendant without a thought.

Some consumers are turned off by rewards cards because they come with a complicated guidelines--but they could be missing out on big perks. 

Reloadable prepaid payment cards  may soon have the same safeguards against fraud, hidden fees and losses that currently protect debit card users from abuses.

As predicted, some credit card rates have risen -- on new card offers. It's less clear whether as a whole Americans who already had cards are paying higher rates.

You filed your tax return on time in April and now it’s almost June and Uncle Sam still hasn’t sent your refund check. What gives?

The latest wrinkle in the Greek financial crisis is a rush by its citizens to withdraw their savings from banks.

What would you do if you discovered that your bank had accidentally extended you 100x more credit than you were approved for?

You probably won't even realize anything is wrong until your car sounds funny and warning lights erupt on the dashboard.Police across the country are reporting increased thefts of catalytic converters -- devices that remove some noxious gases from your car's exhaust.

Rewards checking offers a higher return than other safe havens. Find out how much and why.

You need space for your family but want to save on gas. Try one of these fuel-efficient cars.

Home-run retirement planning for baby boomers requires running one base at a time.

Get your financial priorities straight if you worry your next paycheck could be the last.

Tattoo removal has increased by 32% in the last year as job seekers with body art struggle to compete for jobs in a competitive market.

At 76, you might want to default on your debt, but there are reasons to keep your good credit.

Is high-yield checking an answer to low account rates? Yes, but there are strings attached.

On Sale: Don't waste time sorting through non-applicable daily deal offers in your inbox and kids are going to love this new deal from Microsoft. 

Macy's will start selling some items from its private-brand collection directly to shoppers in China through a deal with a new online retailer that will allow it to gauge its long-term prospects there.

With the job market for seasonal employment better this year than it’s been since 2008, more employers may be hiring teens and college kids this summer.

What does it mean when I see a car for sale with a rebuilt title? 

Modern technology also makes it easier to spend -- turning us into a nation of rabid consumers, always on the prowl for the next big score.

Borrowing against your own cash and paying interest on that loan might seem counterintuitive, but savings account customers across the country are doing just that.

Brand name items usually do cost more, though. So, how can you save money when you buy them? Here's what to do.