Staying on top of your money can feel overwhelming sometimes—especially when you’re juggling debt, savings goals and other priorities. Should you pay off debt before working toward any other goal? Or can you save at the same time? Oh, and when exactly should you begin investing? And where should you start?
For answers to those questions—and more—we’ve pulled together a range of articles that lay out the basic info, and smart strategies, you need to help you manage your money successfully. (No finance degree required.)
Budgeting
How to Create a Budget That Works
Saving
The Simplest Ways to Start Saving
Investing
Ready to Invest? Here’s How to Get Started
14 Investing Questions You Should Be Able to Answer
Credit
How to Get Your First Credit Card
No Credit? Don’t Sweat It. Here’s How to Build It From Scratch
5 Ways to Fix Your Credit Score in Five Months
Debt
How to Pay Your Student Loan Debt Off Faster (or Not At All)
The Fastest (and Cheapest) Way to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
What’s the Difference Between Good and Bad Debt?
Real Estate
What You Need to Know Before You Sign That Lease
5 Signs You’re Ready to Stop Renting
What You Should Know Before You Buy Your First Home
July 10, 2017