What Are My Financial Liabilities?

Liabilities are debts, such as auto and student loans.

How to Negotiate More Vacation Time

Here’s something not enough of us consider — you’re allowed to negotiate for more vacation time. Vacation time, just like your salary, is a form of compensation that can be adjusted. And studies have

Supreme Court Rejects Payday Lender Challenge to CFPB Funding

On May 16, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the CFPB's funding.

UAW Worker: ‘These Jobs Were Gold Standard’

The union is on strike at targeted locations across the Big Three auto companies.

How to Write a Follow-Up Email After Your Interview

You nailed the interview and sent a thank-you email to your interviewers. Now, a few days have passed, and you haven’t heard a response from the company. It’s a situation that makes anyone feel anxiou

Why Are Closed Accounts on My Credit Report?

Paid-off loans and closed credit cards may remain on your credit reports for years, adding to the data on how you handle credit.

Gig Drivers Want a Minimum Wage. Here’s How That’s Going for Them

It’s been more than a decade since ride-hailing and delivery apps came onto the scene and gave rise to the gig economy. Uber led the way in 2009, relying on independent contractors to transport passen

How to Get Comfortable With Taking Smart Financial Risks

Taking on some degree of risk is a healthy part of financial decision-making.

How Much Cell Phone Data Do You Really Need?

Videos and songs burn through cell phone data quickly. Track your mobile phone habits to determine how much data you really need.

How to Prevent Identity Theft: Warning Signs, Protection Services and More

ID theft is when someone illegally poses as you, usually to get money. Know these warning signs and prevention tips.

How to Prepare for a Phone Interview

Prep for these calls in some of the same ways that you would for an in-person interview.

When to Repair or Replace Your Appliances

When our 17-year-old refrigerator started wheezing, I fully expected we’d need a new one. I was shocked — and frankly a little disappointed — when a repair technician fixed it for less than $200. I ha

7 Ways Good Credit Can Make Life Easier — and Save You Money

Good credit can help you borrow money more cheaply, qualify for credit cards, have lower insurance costs and more.

Will Carrying a Balance on Credit Cards Help My Credit Score?

Paying credit card bills in full every month won't hurt your credit — and it's the most economical way to use plastic.

Rate Shopping? Here’s How to Protect Your Credit

Scoring formulas group similar credit checks together and count them as one when you shop for certain loans.

How to Ask for Feedback After a Job Rejection

Be specific and professional in your request.

Etsy Coupons: How They Work and Where to Find Them

On Etsy, sellers create their own coupons. Shoppers can use methods such as subscribing to emails to find them.

Hollywood on Strike 2023: What Happens Next?

Update on Sept. 27: The WGA strike is tentatively set to end after nearly 150 days. On Sept. 24, the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached a tent

Should You Call After Applying for a Job?

Following up after applying for a job can be a good way to connect with the people behind the process.

UPS Strike Averted: Don’t Expect Package Delays

UPS workers won't strike after all once UPS and the UPS Teamsters reached a new five-year contract.