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June 11, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
10 Money Mistakes I See Too Often as a CFP®
We're all guilty of making poor financial choices from time to time. Here is a list of the most common mistakes I see, along with tips to avoid them.
June 6, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
5 Reasons to Never Write a Check Again
Still writing paper checks? Here's why you should ditch that practice ASAP.
June 6, 2019 | By
Motley Fool Money Staff
2 Times We Should Have Listened to Dad's Money Advice
Does father always know best? Maybe not, but here are three times we should've listened to our dads about our finances -- but didn't.
May 30, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Can Financial Infidelity Be a Relationship Killer?
See how much trouble financial infidelity can cause in a relationship and learn how to bounce back if you or your partner has lied about money.
May 28, 2019 | By
Motley Fool Money Staff
The Best Money Advice I've Ever Gotten
Want to hear the best money advice received by our financial experts? Read on to find out from three financial writers about the best money advice they ever got.
May 28, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
Is Google Pay Safe to Use?
With several choices for contactless payments apps, does Google Pay hold its ground when it comes to security and privacy?
May 28, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
5 Things You Should Never Spend Your Money on If You Want to Be Rich
Becoming wealthy requires more than a high income. You also need to control where that money goes.
May 24, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
Is Samsung Pay Safe to Use?
Samsung Pay is picking up steam in the contactless payment market, but is it safer than swiping your credit card?
May 20, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
Do These 5 Things If You Want to Get -- and Stay -- Rich
You don't need an inheritance or a multibillion-dollar idea. Just do these five things.
May 20, 2019 | By
Elizabeth Aldrich
How Often Should You Monitor Your Checking Account?
Some say you should monitor your checking account once per month, while others believe you should be checking it every day. Here’s the real answer.
May 20, 2019 | By
Jordan Wathen
How to Budget Like a Millionaire
Millionaires don’t budget to save, they save first and spend on what’s left. Here’s how much you’ll have to save each year to become a millionaire.
May 20, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Insurance: What You Need, What You Might Need, and What You Don't Need
Trying to figure out which types of insurance you really need? Check out our full list of the must-haves, the maybes, and the ones to avoid.
May 14, 2019 | By
Kailey Hagen
4 Money Habits That Are Preventing You From Becoming Rich
So you want to be rich? Start by breaking these bad money habits today.
May 14, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Debt Due to Social Media? It's More Common Than You'd Think
Those social networks could be causing you to blow through your budget. Discover how social media can lead to overspending and the best ways to avoid this.
May 14, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Ask a CFP: How Much Should I Be Saving for Retirement?
There’s no perfect answer to this classic personal finance question, but here’s how to determine your perfect number.
May 12, 2019 | By
Jordan Wathen
Why Americans Stuffed $154 Billion Into Certificates of Deposit Last Year
As interest rates rise, see how many savers are locking in high rates by flocking back into certificates of deposit.
April 29, 2019 | By
Motley Fool Money Staff
3 Fun Ways to Save More Money
Increasing your savings rate doesn't have to be a chore. Check out these fun and simple ways to boost your savings.
April 29, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
7 Steps to Paying for Your Dream Wedding
You don't need to go broke to have the wedding of your dreams. Follow this step-by-step guide and you'll have no problem paying for your wedding.
April 25, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
The 5 Best Books to Take Hold of Your Finances in 2019
These are five excellent ways to learn more about smart financial habits, how to invest, and how to develop a winning financial mindset.
April 24, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Is Savings Account Interest Tax Deductible?
Savings account interest is generally considered taxable income, and here’s what Americans should know about it.
April 22, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Does Opening a Savings Account Affect Your Credit?
The act of opening a savings account doesn’t directly affect your credit, but there’s more to the story.
April 22, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
How to Freeze Your Credit: A Step-by-Step Guide
A credit freeze is the most effective way to stop fraudulent accounts from being opened in your name, so here’s what you need to know about it.
April 22, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Credit Inquiries and Your FICO® Score: What You Need to Know
Credit inquiries aren’t one of the largest components of your FICO® Score, but they do matter.
April 18, 2019 | By
Matt Frankel, CFP®
Do Savings Accounts Have Routing Numbers?
Here’s what a routing number is and why all savings accounts have them.
April 15, 2019 | By
Lyle Daly
Cut, Keep, Kill: How to Get Your Costs Under Control
Get your budget in order by figuring out which costs you should reduce, which are worth keeping, and which you should get rid of entirely.
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