Careless impulse buying can quickly lead to credit card debt. Understand the common triggers and form safe spending habits.| Bankrate
Many workers may be wondering about their job security, as well as how to best plan for a possible sudden job loss. Here are five ways you can get financially prepared now in the event you suddenly find yourself unemployed in the near future.| Bankrate
Recessions are always inevitable, but they’re even more likely when U.S. central bankers are actively taking steam away from the financial system.| Bankrate
Many Americans are experiencing financial stress from decades-high inflation and the threat of recession. Find out who is affected most and how to cope.| Bankrate
The Department of Labor’s consumer price index (CPI) rose in October by 6.2 percent from a year ago, the sharpest surge since December 1990. The measure tracks how much price tags are changing on the typical goods and services that consumers purchase in their everyday lives — from clothing, grocery, apparel and utilities prices, to cars, gasoline, rents and dining out.| Bankrate
Financial uncertainty is stressful. Here’s how you can focus on things you can control to make improvements in your financial life.| Bankrate
No matter how big or small your household is, these tips will help you save money on groceries. With a bit of planning and creativity, you can slash your grocery bill and reduce your overall expenses.| Bankrate
Setting yourself up for a lifetime of financial wellness can look like an intimidating task, but following a few simple steps can get you on track.| Bankrate
An emergency fund is money that’s set aside for unplanned expenses, such as a medical bill, home repair or loss of income. Using emergency savings to cover unexpected expenses is better than paying with high-interest credit cards or taking out a loan.| Bankrate
An emergency fund is a key component of any financial plan. But you need to know how much to save, where to stash it and when it's OK to spend it.| Bankrate
When managing your money, spacing on saving can be costly. Here’s how automating the transfer of money from checking to savings can help.| Bankrate
Just 6 percent of Americans say they are already earning the annual income they feel they need to make to be financially secure or comfortable.| Bankrate
Inflation is when the cost of goods and services rises over a sustained period, feeling akin to taking a pay cut.| Bankrate