Understanding the laws that protect your rights in personal finance. The federal government heavily regulates the financial services industry. These laws are necessary to help ensure fairness when it ...

How to identify – and then reduce – high stress levels caused by money challenges. We’ve all been there. Money gets tight, debt problems loom on the horizon and despite your best efforts to remain ...

The second most populous state in the country, the “Lone Star State” continues to draw people in with its low cost of living and lack of income tax. But even with those benefits, Texans and the state ...

South Carolinians use credit counseling to address challenges with credit card debt. Debt problems aren’t isolated to South Carolina, but residents are definitely having a harder time when it comes to ...

Take the right steps to ensure your family and finances are safe while you’re away. It’s never easy when your family is in upheaval. When a military service member is involved, a whole new set of ...

Alaska is considered one of the most expensive states to live in. For one, Alaska is miles away from the “lower” 48 states, which makes it harder to bring in consumer goods. Thankfully, Alaskans have ...

How to secure and manage an auto loan to avoid default and repossession. With a few exceptions, you really need a car to live comfortably in most parts of the U.S. Public transportation options are ...

Living in the Sunshine State can come at a steep price. Florida is home to the ninth most expensive city in the United States [1] and the 16th most expensive city globally [2]. It ranks second in the ...

Even while you’re paying off debt, it’s possible to save for your golden years with the right strategy. One of the biggest roadblocks to people saving money for retirement is credit card debt. High ...