The Currency – Life
Summer and back-to-school spending comes with a hefty price tag
To learn how parents and students are approaching summer and back-to-school spending, we surveyed over 1,000 Americans about their needs for the school year, their budgets, and where they find the best deals.
How married filing separately works & when to do it
Married filing separately means that you and your spouse report separate tax returns. Learn whether filing separately or jointly is better for your tax situation.
5 ways to improve your financial relationship
Money and love can be messy, but they're often intertwined. The founder of Marriage, Kids & Money suggests five ways to enrich your financial relationship.
12 best places to retire in Tennessee in 2023
Tennessee has become an increasingly popular destination for retirees because of its low cost of living and lack of state income taxes.
What is a conventional loan?
A conventional loan is one of the most popular types of mortgage options. Learn how it differs from government-insured loans and how to determine if this is the right option for you.
What to know about the current state of student loan debt
With so much happening in the world of student loan debt, it can be hard to keep up and even harder to understand. Here’s what to know about how it may impact your financial situation.
What is a recession?
If a recession is in the cards, here’s what you need to know to navigate the current climate and stay on track with your money.
How to save on groceries
Prices are going up all over the place because of rising inflation — and your local supermarket is likely no exception.
The cost of being single
Anyone who has gone from single to married (or the other way around) can attest to the added costs that accompany single life. Here's how to overcome the financial challenges.
How we save and invest for our kids’ future
This is how one millionaire couple is saving and investing for their kids’ future — with compound interest, patience, and buy-and-hold investing in mind
How much money should you spend on a wedding ring?
One jewelry company in the '80s suggested spending two months’ worth of salary on a wedding ring. Here's how to save money on a ring and what you could afford if you opt for a more economical version.
Average gas prices by state in 2023
See where the national average price-per-gallon sits at today.