The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift?

Studies show that finances are one of the in a relationship. With the quintessential relationship-centric holiday—Valentine’s Day—on the horizon, Quicken, maker of the best-selling personal finance software in the US, surveyed over 1,000 adults to gather insights into the ever-elusive personal finance conversation.

Loan Comparison: What to Look for in Your Next Loan

Getting the best loan for your needs means understanding all the terms before signing on the dotted line. This includes knowing the difference between a secured and unsecured loan, as well as how interest rates, fees and loan periods can affect the monthly payment. 

Personal Finance Strategies: Retiring

Having enough to live on in your golden years isn’t an issue of luck, but of careful planning. If you’re looking to put together a retirement plan but don’t know where to start, use these tips to set yourself up for a comfortable, financially stable future.  

Understanding the Basics of Your Credit Reports

By: Brooke Niemeyer Your credit report offers a snapshot of your financial health to anyone who reviews it, and that can be a lot of people, from cell phone providers and potential employers to lenders and credit card issuers. With so much importance placed on…

When Your Credit Scores Matter

Your credit scores may seem abstract — just a bunch of numbers loosely associated with how well you pay your bills. But these numbers have real-world implications when it comes to borrowing money, qualifying for housing and sometimes getting a job.

How Rising Interest Rates Will Affect You

By Myles Ma Interest rates have been creeping up slowly since 2015. But what does that mean for consumers? The process by which rates go up and down is somewhat complicated. To begin with, the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, targets…