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.

New freedoms and responsibilities can feel overwhelming post-graduation. Take a deep breath! It’s easier than it seems with our guide on how to be an adult.

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.

If someone owes you money — a friend, a client, a company — collecting that debt will require you to be persistent and shameless. Although it might be tempting to grab a tire iron and threaten physical violence, these tricks for collecting money owed will help you apply some pressure without landing in prison.

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.

Donating your old belongings is a great way to give to charity, but companies now have for-profit boxes you can donate to. You want to avoid them.

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.