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For many people, sitting down once a month to make a budget isn't an effective way to manage their household finances. Unexpected expenses, little emergencies, impulse purchases, and even back to school expenses don't always fit neatly into a strict budget. Having a budget that works well for you...

What do you do when you have a financial emergency? If you’ve budgeted for one, you may be able to tap into your emergency fund. If not, you have to find another means. This could mean borrowing the money from friends or family, or taking out a personal loan. Read on for ideas on how to pay for...

We all know that credit is important, and that having a solid credit history can grant you access to things you would not otherwise have. For example, if you want to purchase a vehicle or house in the future, chances are you will need to have established credit prior to doing so. But how do you get...

Now that you’re familiar with what credit is, how credit reports are created, and where credit scores come from, you might wonder: "Why do I need credit? Can’t I just pay cash for everything and forget all this?"