Personal Finance

A few weeks ago, we met Allison Beacham, a young woman who helped us negotiate the world of renting. Like many Money Under 30 readers, … Read more

As an undergrad you are still considered a dependant of your parents for the purposes of federal aid. That means that you need their financial information when you apply for federal aid, even if they aren’t helping you go to school. It might not be fair, but that’s the default assumption. However, there are a few exceptions which we discuss here.

If you want to have financial discipline you’ll want to set some goals and then create and follow a plan to meet those goals.

Your regular service providers, from your massage therapist to your pet sitter, may deserve a small holiday bonus. Don’t feel pressured to give more than you can afford, but a good rule of thumb is anywhere from $20 to the cost of one session/service.

Financial literacy is the ability to manage money in a way that encourages financial health. Mastery of budgeting, saving, debt, and investing make up financial literacy’s key components, and these core topics should be part of any comprehensive education.

Giving and receiving money can be a delicate business, but if you know the right etiquette you giving money as a gift can be simple.

I’m young and single—I don’t need a will, right? Maybe. Here’s who needs to get a will drafted right away — and who can get away without one.

The Chase 5/24 rule doesn’t allow you to get approved for a new credit card account if you have opened more than five new cards within the last 24 months. Here’s everything you need to know about the rule.

Many people no longer use cash and instead opt for debit and credit cards. But there are certain situations where one may work better than the others. Here’s when to use cash, debit cards, and credit cards.

A bear market is a colloquial term for when prices are trending downwards and/or investors are feeling pessimistic. By contrast, a bull market is defined by optimism and rising prices. You can capitalize on our current bear market by getting certain securities “on sale,” but don’t feel FOMO — sticking with core investing principles is always the best option.