We got the subtitle of my last book wrong. It reads, “Balancing Money and Life.” And while the book is still substantively solid and its aging content remains mostly relevant, the subtitle, I now ...

When you've been carrying a credit card balance for long enough, it can start to feel like you'll never pay it off. And the longer you wait to pay it down, the more interest charges you rack up over ...

We see it in sports. Throwing the ball a second too early or too late can turn a game-changing touchdown pass into a near-miss incompletion. We hear it in comedy. A punchline delivered at the wrong ...

Years ago, one of my closest friends found himself staring down about $30,000 in credit card debt. He was juggling multiple cards, paying 20%+ interest, and was extremely overwhelmed. Then he ...

A balance transfer can save you money by moving your debt from a high-interest credit card to one with a lower APR. Learn how they work, and find a card that fits your needs. Many or all of the ...

Robin has worked as a credit cards, editor and spokesperson for over a decade. Prior to Forbes Advisor, she also covered credit cards and related content for other national web publications including ...

FSAs can be an excellent way to save for out-of-pocket medical expenses using pretax dollars. In 2025 you can contribute up to $3,300 in an FSA, as opposed to an HSA with higher contribution limits.

Raising the amount of money shown on your balance sheet is a good sign that your business is profitable. When someone refers to raising money in the balance sheet, they typically mean an increase in ...

A conundrum underscores the banking system: banks issue liquid deposits but at the same time supply loans to finance illiquid projects, such as startups. In doing this, they expose themselves to ...

If you go to a flea market or buy an item from a small vendor, you may have noticed the payment options have changed. For some sellers who once relied on traditional cash payments, Venmo has become a ...

Money market funds are a fixed income investment that buys debt securities characterized by a short maturity -- less than one year -- and low credit risk -- investing in short-term bonds issued, for ...