Budgeting

Avoid overthinking your budget by using this simple rule of thumb.

Do you need three months' worth? Six months? Nine months?!

Overlapping certificates of deposit accounts can maximize interest on your emergency fund.

The living wage tool can help you decide if you are financially ready to live on your own for the first time.

In October, monthly benefits will go up by an average of $36 per person.

Short-term savings accounts don't offer much in terms of interest, but they're better than nothing.

Here's the amount the experts say you should aim to keep in your checking and savings accounts.

Don't quit without a plan, especially if you don't have another job lined up.

With student debt payments resuming, and inflation rising, now's a good time to revise your budget.

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Buying food in bulk and storing it can shave hundreds of dollars of your annual grocery bill.

If a discretionary purchase is worth more than 1% of your income, hold off on buying it for 24 hours.

It's now easier to meet funeral assistance program requirements; if you were already rejected, you can apply again.

The site now offers features that allow creators to monetize their content, but don't expect to make a lot of dough.

There are surprisingly good airfare deals for first class and business class out there.

The labor market is in your favor, especially if you're underpaid.

Staying on top of your saving goals is easier when they're separated into different accounts.

To put your finances in a safe place, take a few steps before that shopping spree.