‘If you can’t afford a 15-year mortgage, you can’t afford the home’
There may be no more contentious argument in personal finance than rent vs. buy — and for those…
More Americans are tapping their 401(k)s for cash—it should be a ‘last resort,’ says CFP
When faced with a financial emergency, Americans are increasingly tapping their retirement accounts to come up with the…
How to avoid Americans’ No. 1 financial regret
When asked their biggest financial regret in 2025, most Americans said it was not saving enough, according to…
I avoided these money habits in my 20s
Personal finance consultant Michela Allocca made some financial sacrifices in her 20s, and she has no regrets. At…
29-year-old Army Reservist in Washington D.C. earns $82,000, saves 20%
This story is part of CNBC Make It’s Millennial Money series, which details how people around the world earn, spend…
27-year-old teacher couldn’t save money due to impulsive spending
Maddie Baker, 27, will be the first to admit she was an impulsive spender when she started teaching…
15-minute habit can help you get better with money, therapist says
Feeling uneasy about your financial future? You’re not alone. Nearly 7 in 10 (69%) Americans say financial uncertainty…