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A stressed upset couple sits in front of a banker who looks like she's rejecting them for a loan. The photo represents the unbanked, and how banks harm poor people.

Poor & Unbanked: How Financial Systems Keep People Trapped in Poverty

Our banking system seems fantastic if you’re living in a middle-class bubble. We get a safe place to store our money with instant access whenever … Read more

What is identity theft? A hooded hacker attempts to unlock a cellphone in this artistic representation of identity theft.

What is Identity Theft? Everything You Need To Know About the Nefarious Cyber Crime

Over a third of all Americans will encounter some type of identity theft in their lives. Despite our best efforts to protect ourselves, nefarious players … Read more

A hand holding up a copy of Personal Finance for Dummies in a bookstore, one of the best personal finance books on our list.

12 Best Personal Finance Books for Every Stage of Your Journey

With thousands of personal finance books on the shelf, how do you decide which ones are worth reading? Do you need a book on investing, … Read more

Image representing an adverse possession dispute. A miniature house stands in the center of a tiny seesaw. Tiny wooden figures representing the home owner and squatter sit at either end, while a person holds a magnifying glass up to the model to examine it.

Squat To Own: How Adverse Possession Laws Really Work

Think home ownership is out of reach? Think again! Squatting lets you take control of a house through adverse possession laws: no money down! But … Read more

A happy couple sitting on the couch reviewing financial statements to represent money conversations.

15 Money Conversations to Have Throughout Your Relationship for a Successful Partnership

How often do you talk money with your partner? If that question has you nervously side-eyeing your SO, who’s sitting right next to you but … Read more

A rear view of a family standing outside their home to represent why you need a home warranty.

How a Home Warranty Protects Your Most Crucial Asset

Buying a house is one of the most stressful events of our lives. It’s the most expensive item we will ever buy, and so much … Read more

Papers with the words "loan agreement" on a desk next to glasses and a calculator to represent alternatives to personal loans.

The 5 Best Alternatives to Personal Loans – Skip the Bank and Check These Out Instead

With the rise in fintech companies and online financial institutions, consumers no longer need to rely on traditional banks for financial services like loans. Many … Read more

A business man with his head buried in the sand to represent someone who ignores money problems.

Stop Ignoring Your Money Problems and Start Fixing Them Today

When you encounter financial problems, do you bury your head in the sand or face them head-on? Ignoring money problems seems easier at the time, … Read more

A man standing in front of an empty savings jar pulling out his empty pockets to represent house poor.

Feeling House Poor? There’s Hope! What it Means and How to Escape!

Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans. However, many new homeowners quickly discover that their new house stretches their budgets … Read more

A money bag labeled "loan" resting on a laptop keyboard to represent peer-to-peer lending.

What is Peer-To-Peer Lending? Discover How it Works!

Peer-to-peer lending (also called P2P lending) allows you to borrow money without a bank. Lending Club started the trend in 2006, and though it no … Read more