Your credit is a vital part of your financial health. Understanding why credit is so important, and what steps you can take to maintain good credit, helps you make better choices about your personal finance. Good credit also gives you more options for making the most of your money...

We all know that life can be unpredictable — and when it comes to finances that it’s best to be prepared for the worst. But, of course, the challenging part of the financial-preparedness equation can be how to actually make it happen. Enter the emergency fund...

Travel rewards the wanderlust in us all, but to make the most of your journey and avoid undesirable surprises, it’s important to know how to handle your finances before and during a travel adventure. Follow these smart money tips to help make your travel experience as smooth as possible...

The idea behind financial literacy is that a person shouldn’t need advanced training in economics in order to make sound, savvy money choices — for example, decisions related to insurance, investments, saving for college, tax planning and more...