Personal Finance Icon

Personal Finance

See our top personal finance resources all in one place. Learn about making & saving money, managing debt, and more.

General personal finance

Before you get into specific financial topics, understanding the fundamentals is crucial.

Banking

Banking accounts allow you to store your money and transfer funds to other accounts or individuals as you need.

Investing

Investing means committing your money with the expectation you’ll earn a benefit, such as a profit. You have many investment options.

Debt

Debt is money you owe to another party. It isn’t always negative, but debt can become an issue without a repayment strategy in place.

Latest on personal finance:

Black Friday Vs. Cyber Monday

You have probably heard the irony before: Americans spend Thanksgiving day giving back to others and being thankful for what they have, but by...

The Money Behind Vaping

In recent years, few consumer products have taken off as quickly as electronic cigarettes and vaporizers.  Just in this last decade, we have...

The Cost of Thanksgiving in 2017

For some more spirited Americans, the holiday season begins with Halloween. But for most, the true holiday season begins on the fourth Thursday of November:...

Towns and Cities with the Highest Credit Card Limits

Spending via credit and debit cards has become an integral part of the modern economy....

How Do People Value Amazon Prime in 2017?

Founded in 1994 as an online bookstore, Amazon has not only completely changed the way in which we shop, it has flipped the...

Dating and Finances

Being active in the dating world can be both eventful and exciting. You are meeting new people, trying new things, and perhaps finding someone...

The Money Behind Marijuana

In the United States, marijuana has come a long, long way.  In 1931, the state of Texas declared marijuana a “narcotic,” allowing a life...

The Best 100 Towns in Georgia for Starting a Small Business

Some of the biggest businesses in the entire world are headquartered in the state of Georgia: Coca-Cola,...

The Average Cost of Going to a Wedding in 2017

At the time of the publishing of this article, wedding season continues to move full-speed...

Which U.S. Colleges Make the Most Revenue From Applications?

For many college students, the midterm exams and research papers are the fun part. It’s true....