The concept of being financially literate means understanding how money works and common financial practices so you can plan for your future. That goes from simply saving up for a rainy day to spending responsibly to investing wisely. If you want to save up or invest but don't know where to start, we bring you 13 books on personal finance you should read.
Read MoreFinancial independence is something that just about all consumers have as a goal. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to achieve. If you want to be independent financially, it's important to get started today. To get started, you need to go through the right steps. You need to set out a plan for yourself that you'll stick with over time.
Read MoreWe surveyed 3,000 American parents and discovered a number of reasons for their savings goals - to find out more about the results, click here.
Read MoreWhen you reach 50, you are getting pretty close to retiring. It's time to start making sure that you can retire well and enjoy life when the time comes.
If you have not done so yet, you should take some time to think about what you want retirement to look like. Let yourself dream, and then make a plan to live out that dream. The information below includes several financial goals over 50 to help you do so.
Read MoreThere will most likely come a time when you need a loan. No matter how well you have or have not managed your money, it will happen. You could need a loan for any number of reasons. It could be for a house, a car, or an emergency that comes out of nowhere. Before you consider signing the paperwork for a loan, you should try to find the best loan for you.
You should also know how much you can afford to pay each month for your loan. If you do not have a budget or some type of financial plan, you could not possibly know how much money you can afford to pay. Continue reading to find out more about how to pick the right loan for you.
Read MoreYou need to set goals if you want to improve your financial situation. Goals give you objectives to focus on. Optimizing your finances involves achieving numerous goals. Unfortunately, improvements in one's financial situation won't necessarily happen quickly. You have to set goals and stick with them over time to make progress.
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