Lifestyle and Budget

Full disclosure is very important — have an honest conversation with your partner to talk about your credit profile and any issues.

Here are things to consider when deciding if an ETF is right for your portfolio.

If you’ve sailed into midlife without saving a cent, it is time for decisive action.

With a steady income -- regardless of size -- you are taking your first steps into adult life.  Don’t blow it.

Long-term interest rates are still really low. If you were to buy a bunch of bonds right now, and interest rates went up even one percent, you could lose a lot!

Are you constantly running out of cash partway through the month? Consider these 5 budget busters, and the effects they have on your wallet.

Think you’ve run out of ways to save? Think again. While it might not seem possible to squeeze any more savings out of your budget, you can find new ways to save by changing some of your money habits.

How long does it take for the average rich person to become rich? Ten years, 20 years? How about 32 years. That’s how long it took the average self-made millionaire, according to my data. In my Rich Habits Study, 76% of those who were wealthy were self-made millionaires.

When you start to win with money you discover pretty quickly that there’s a very small group of people you can celebrate with.

Work creates money, and that’s an important thing to teach your kids.

It goes without saying that squirreling away for retirement is a big deal goal—one that’s often made a little easier when you have someone socking away alongside you. So how do you swing such ambitious saving if you’re single?

When it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with kids, few topics trump the birds and the bees—except maybe money.

If you hear a young person utter one of these statements, they may be careening toward financial turmoil.

You have to get mad at the things that steal your money a dollar or two at a time.

Can't get off the paycheck-to-paycheck, no-savings treadmill? Here's how to fix that.

We're not born knowing how to handle finances, and many of us spend our 20s and 30s learning. Here are money lessons to know before exiting your 30s.

What do people worry about most for their retirement? See what our survey found.

Do you have an emergency fund? Learn how to plan for those unexpected expenses that can break your budget.

Some people may find ways to boost their income; others may take a deep cost-cutting route. In either case, the goal is the same: Improve your household’s cash flow, so you’re doing more than just treading water—you’re actually moving forward on long-term financial goals.

It’s Money 101: Trying to keep up with the Joneses is a surefire way to sideline your financial success. In these four financially healthy cities, the Joneses are doing it right—and by taking a page or two from their books, you can too.