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APRIL 19, 2023

If you’ve ever had to pull out a credit card to deal with a dentist or emergency vet bill, you likely know the pain of wondering how you’ll pay for an unexpected expense. To help you get started, focus on saving six weeks of your monthly costs to help you cover most minor emergencies.

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JULY 3, 2022

But while it can be a convenient way to make purchases and get the things you need without using a credit card, it can also become a financial headache if you aren’t careful. Falling behind on payments can mean late fees and possibly even a dip in your credit score if the problem isn’t fixed quickly.

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JULY 20, 2021

A survey by Insider and Morning Consult from 2019 showed that millennials were more likely to put off buying houses, making career moves, undergoing medical procedures and even getting hitched—all because of cash-related reasons. That’s because when we delay organizing our finances, it causes us to delay a lot of other things, too.

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JUNE 26, 2023

A deductible is the portion of the repair or medical bills you are responsible for paying if you are found at fault in an accident. Once you pay this amount, the insurance company covers the rest of the costs up to the policy limits. If you find errors, contact the credit bureau to start a dispute and work with them to resolve it.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Some people refer to this as an emergency fund , but it is essentially three to six months’ worth of living expenses you can use to pay for essentials if you lose your income or get hit with unexpected bills, such as a car repair or medical emergency. Use your emergency fund to cover the cost as much as possible.

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