Fewer couples are combining their bank accounts. But that trend may not promote partners’ overall financial health, experts say.
Category: Savings
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How to Keep ‘People Pleasing” From Ruining Your Finances
Spending money to avoid conflict or gain social acceptance can ruin your finances. Some self-reflection and support from professionals can help turn things around.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts Are Still a Good Deal
Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.
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Their Parents Are Giving Money to Scammers. They Can’t Stop Them.
One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.
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What Fed Interest Rate Cuts Means for Mortgages, Car Loans and More
Here’s what lowered interest rates will mean for your car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
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How to Avoid Online Scams and What to Do if You Become a Victim
Here are tips on how to dodge some of the most devastating schemes and what to do if you or someone you care about becomes ensnared.
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The Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid With Your 401(k)
Here is what experts say are the costliest stumbles people make with their retirement savings accounts — and how to get back on course.
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Hidden Stashes: Keeping Money Secrets From a Loved One
People hide money for a variety of reasons, from nefarious to romantic. But financial experts say such secrets can erode a basic pillar of relationships: trust.
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A Korean Secret to Keeping Friendships Strong: Savings Groups
In South Korea, it’s common for friends to form what are known as gyemoim to save for vacations, meals and other social activities.
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How to Create a Strong Financial Plan When You’re Renting Forever
Either by choice or because they are priced out of the market, many people plan to never stop renting. Building wealth without home equity requires a different mind-set.