During the last recession, many Americans reined in spending in favor of paying off debt, particularly credit card balances
And female job-seekers are far more reluctant than men to ask prospective employers for more money
A new survey sponsored by CareerBuilder found that an increasing number of employers are raising education standards for new hires
If you need to borrow for college, you must understand the vast difference between private and public student loans
The rule of thumb is three years, but to every rule there are exceptions
The average cost of a wedding now tops $28,000 -- but there are some things you can do to save cash
A new consumer survey shows that many people don't know what helps or hurts their credit score
Teaching kids to be financially responsible is getting easier thanks to new -- free -- tools
Average on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.42 percent; average on the 15-year fixed-rate loan rose to 2.61 percent
May is a great month to get deals on clothing, gym memberships and housewares, but it's not a good time to buy video games
Financial planning website BankRate.com analyzed costs of living, crime and access to health care to find the best states to live on a fixed income
Female job-seekers are far more reluctant than men to ask prospective employers for more money
These U.S. cities are a magnet for households earning at least $100,000 a year
