Alene Laney is an award-winning personal finance writer with over ten years of experience in media. She writes about optimizing money choices when it comes to credit, award travel, saving, investing, real estate, mortgages and taxes.
When you’re evaluating your finances, you might need an expert to guide you through the process. Here are eight reasons why you should consider hiring a financial advisor.
The best credit cards for bad credit can help you build your credit score for a better financial future. These are our recommendations. See why they were chosen.
Wondering how to get a business credit card? Your personal credit score can help if you’re looking to get one of the best small business credit cards out there.
The World of Hyatt credit card enhances the World of Hyatt loyalty program with strong category bonus earnings, accelerated status, and a free night every year.
Discover has some of the best credit cards with cash back rewards, none of which charge an annual fee. Which one matches up with your credit situation?
Investing in real estate can build wealth, but there are a lot of costs and much ongoing work involved with buying rental property. Here’s what you’re in for.
It’s possible to see which kinds of debt consolidation loans you qualify for when you have bad credit. Here’s how to do it and where you should look.
Form 1099 reports income from sources other than employment. It’s filed differently than Form 1040 for wages, so you may need help in understanding all the requirements.
The Bilt Mastercard earns travel rewards when you pay your rent, offers valuable redemptions from travel partners, and doesn’t charge an annual fee. Our review details the card’s features, fine print, drawbacks, and competitors.
Debt consolidation can help you pay off debt, improve your credit, and simplify your finances, but it can also mean paying more interest on a longer-term loan.
United’s premium credit card, the United Club Infinite, is jam-packed with features and benefits, but it may not hold enough value for infrequent travelers.
Is the American Express Gold card worth its annual fee? Read about the rewards structure, features, and alternatives in our review of this popular card.
The Prosper card only offers basic features, but it doesn’t require a security deposit and is geared toward borrowers with low credit scores. Will this work for you?
Paying back a reverse mortgage can be done by selling the home, using savings, obtaining a new mortgage, or giving the lender a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
A Schumer Box puts the fine print of credit card rates and fees in an easy-to-read table. Learn how it can help consumers be more aware of the cost of credit.
Common stock offers voting rights and exposure to the market. Preferred stock offers a fixed-rate dividend, but more modest capital appreciation. They have different risks, returns, and purposes. What to know before you invest.
Taking the standard deduction is easy when you’re filing your taxes, but is it the right option for your situation? Take a look at how much it is for 2023.
Banks close accounts for inactivity, negative balances, overdrafting, suspicious activity, and account-agreement breaches. Here’s what you can do if it happens to you.