Financial Planning 101

Walmart raised its outlook for the year after seeing a boost in its grocery and e-commerce business. CEO Doug McMillon said consumer spending remains resilient.

New York Federal Reserve data released Monday shows household debt hit a fresh record in the first quarter of 2023 as high inflation squeezes Americans.

Experts share advice on how to control money rather than let it control you after graduating college. Creating a budget is a great starting point for recent grads.

If someone wants to tailor the term of a loan to fit a certain mortgage payoff timeline and monthly budget goals, then custom loan terms may be a good fit.

Checking your credit score can help you in many ways, especially if you're about to take out a new line of credit such as new credit card or a new loan from a bank.

Homeowners associations fees typically cover the cost of maintenance for community amenities like swimming pools, parks and green spaces. Some might cover the costs of utilities.

There are many different ways to give a new college graduate money as a gift. Cash is one way, but other monetary gifts can set them up for future success.

Inflation continued to financially burden millions of U.S. households in April as the cost of things like gasoline, used cars and rent marched higher.

Airfare to Europe and Asia this summer already reached its highest level in over five years due to continued demand, higher jet fuel prices and lower capacity.

Klarna and Affirm surged in popularity during the pandemic’s online shopping boom, as buyers used them to finance big purchases such as designer bags and daily expenses.

Your lender should be able to answer your questions and concerns and lead you through the lending process. But, knowing the pros and cons is important to making an informed decision.

Cash stuffing is one way to effectively budget and avoid costly credit card debt. This new spin on a classic budgeting technique helps to track spending.