Budgeting

I am a serial budget-maker. The number-crunching, the spreadsheets, the organization - I'm absolutely addicted. However, over the years, I've nursed a love-hate relationship with

Moving out of your parents' house just may be the most important step you take toward independence. You can finally live by your own rules, without curfews or restrictions, and

Ah, that fresh new budget smell. You know the one - it's laced with the good intentions of making a commitment to spend better. You might print it out and stick it to your fridge,

There are so many components to prudent money management that it's difficult to determine which is the most important. However, there is one thing that virtually everyone deals

If you're like many people, you've set one or more financial goals for yourself. You might be trying to stick to a personal budget, save more for retirement, pay off your credit

It's not easy to scrape together enough cash for 20% or even 5% of your new home's purchase price. Yet the fact remains that the more cash you pay upfront, the easier it can be to

Perhaps you have a new job, are a newlywed, or have recently committed to a personal savings plan. Whatever your life stage, you've surely heard that regularly contributing to

You probably expect to pay for some parts of your child's education, even if your child goes to public school. At the beginning of the school year, there's the obligatory

Money is among the top reasons for martial strain and divorce, and those of us who are married understand why. Think about your single years: You had complete control over your

In the weeks leading up to the end-of-year holidays, most of our schedules are jam-packed with holiday parties, gift shopping, and visiting family. Then, after weeks of excitement