Personal Finance

  • Painless Ways to Grow Your Emergency Fund

    Over the past years of pandemic and recession, too many of us learned that our emergency fund — if we had one — fell woefully short when needed. Others found their retirement nest eggs shrinking. But the lesson is the…

  • Is Your Dog at Risk? Vitamin A Pet Supplements Recalled for Sickening Dogs

    If your dog has seemed lethargic lately and you’ve been giving it supplements, you may want to hold off on the next dose until you’re sure the product isn’t part of a Food and Drug Administration recall. Stratford Care USA…

  • Aldi’s Hot New Merch Looks Like Brand Names, and It’s All Under $10

    Aldi is dropping some new merch on its loyal customers, and besides being surprisingly stylish and inexpensive, many of the items look like they were inspired by clothing and accessories made by popular brand names. The Aldi Gear collection arrives in…

  • 1930s Woman'S Hands Putting Cash Into Teapot Hiding Money Or Taking Money Out Of Teapot

    Money-Saving Lessons From a Depression-Era Dad

    There was a time when being frugal meant you were smart — you weren’t cheap, you were savvy. It was a natural side effect of living through the Great Depression and World War II, says Jeanette Pavini, author of “The Joy…

  • Unhappy nervous young African American woman in glasses looking at smartphone screen, feeling stressed entering wrong payment information from bank credit card, having problems with internet shopping.

    Credit Card Debt Has Risen to Record Levels — Here’s How to Get Out of It

    Inflation is hitting many Americans hard — and they’re increasingly turning to credit cards to deal with it. The average credit card debt per household was $9,990 in the fourth quarter of 2022, up nearly 10% from 2021, according to…

  • Homeowners in the neighbourhood of their dreams

    Redditors Share Their Best Money-Saving Tips for New Homeowners

    You’ve bought your first house — a major step toward building wealth (congrats!). But with everything from property taxes and utilities to maintenance and upkeep, a home can quickly drain what’s left of your savings. To keep you solvent, we’ve…