Personal and Family Finance

if you are like many people (myself included) the idea of budgeting seems overwhelming and makes you feel anxious. It can seem impossible to lay out a budget and stick to it. However, there are some things you can do to help you build budgeting skills. I’

If you, or someone you know, may be considering building or improving their credit score, here are a few strategies that may help.

The first thing to keep in mind when answering this question is that price is not always directly related to quality. Just because an item has a higher price doesn’t always mean it will be higher quality.

Being generous and making plans to give financially during this time of year can add additional budget overwhelm. There are a couple of ways to manage being generous during the holidays without breaking your budget.

Entering the world of home ownership is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. To protect your investment, consider employing a couple of safeguards that will help you save money and retain the value of your home.

One principle of learning to save money is learning to reduce costs. An easy approach, often overlooked, is to find simple ways to save on the costs associated with owning a home. This can be done by conducting a home energy audit.

The months of October through January can feel like a never-ending season of festivities – all of which involve money. You know, the trip (or two) to the corn maze, the costumes, the pumpkins, the extra candy, the gifts, the donations, the trip, the extra

A common conundrum when managing your personal finances is figuring out how to save money without feeling so strapped. If you have ever asked yourself this question then the following tips are for you: pay yourself first, automate your savings payment, a

It’s a good idea to review your insurance each year and make sure you have adequate coverage. November is a great time to do this because if you purchase your own Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance through federal and state marketplaces, open enro

The simple answer to this question is when you are putting your budget together you write down all of your expenses that you don’t pay each month and the amount. Add all the amounts together and divide that number by 12. This will give you the amount you

Are you wondering how much you should be saving? Or how much should you be putting towards paying off debt? We have the answer to those questions!

If you are new to budgeting it can be difficult to figure out how much to plan on spending on food. Unlike other items in our budget, the grocery budget can fluctuate greatly from month to month.

Wondering whether it’s a good time to refinance your home mortgage? If you plan to stay in your current home for more than a few years, here are the top scenarios when the cost of refinancing may be in your favor.

Money affects every facet of our lives, particularly our relationship with our partner. Marriage.com lists financial stress as the No. 2 reason for divorce among couples.