Lifestyle and Budget

The Financial Rules of Cohabitation

While experts say couples living together should have the same discussions about living arrangements as married couples, they advise unmarried individuals co-habiting take extra financial protections.

5 Trends Looming in the Baby Market

From shirts that let new mamas bond with their baby to upgraded hospital decor, here's what hitting the mom community so far this year.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How it Works

Unlike Chapter 7 liquidation plans, Chapter 13s give filers a chance to pay off debts over three to five years -- but they rarely turn out as planned.

How to Get Financially Ahead the Lazy Way

The last thing you want to do is spend that much energy budgeting. But it's possible to improve your finances by doing a few things that actually require very little effort

Don't Make these 7 Big Wallet Mistakes

Losing your wallet can be devastating to your finances, identity and emotions. Here's how to lessen the blow if you do happy to lost your wallet. 

How to Pick the Right Financial Advisor

Many of us don’t have the time, knowledge and emotional intolerance to play financial advisor, but thankfully there are professionals who can help create a savings and investing plan. But how do you pick the best one?