Ready to Up Your Money Game? Start Here

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