Personal Finance

A "friendly" loan can be a good way to lose money—and tarnish a good relationship with the borrower. But it doesn't have to end that way. If you're considering lending money to a friend or a relative, here are three tips to make friend-and-family lending succeed.

When you first enter the real world, it can be scary. For all you learned in high school or college, many of us are still left feeling unprepared for the responsibilities that come with setting out on your own—particularly when it comes to personal finance. Here are five steps you can take to feel like you are #Adulting your finances.

This 4th of July, as you don your red, white and blue, enjoy a hamburger and take in a fireworks display, consider how you can make this the year you declare your own independence: your financial independence.

Some basic information about blockchain can help you recognize and avoid investment schemes that might reference blockchain technology in an attempt to lure you into sending money.

We're closing in on the longest day of the year. That means the year is half over. Here's something all of us can put on our Summer Solstice checklist: check in on the progress of your 2018 financial goals.

This Father's Day, show Dad that when it comes to saving for the future, and keeping your finances in check, you've got it covered.

Hurricane season is upon us. As you put together your disaster preparedness plan this year, brush up on the signs of fraud. And be on the lookout for common disaster-related financial frauds.

Social and traditional media have been abuzz with articles and information about the rising phenomenon of virtual currencies. Before you make any investment decisions, it is critical to understand some of the concepts underlying this emerging world of virtual currencies.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued an investor alert listing some of the risks associated with using credit cards to buy investments or to fund an investment account.

Congratulations, Class of 2018, you did it! But the hard work for many of you has just begun. Now, it's time to think about paying down student loan debt. With the average student debt burden hovering around $40,000, that's no small task. Here's what you need to know.