How to prepare for the FAFSA

Planning ahead can make completing the FAFSA and qualifying for student aid less stressful.

You can get a loan with bad credit — but beware of these risks

While difficult, you can get a loan with bad credit. But it comes with risks. Lenders want to know you’ll repay your loan, so they may charge high interest and offer less favorable terms

Can you get car insurance if you are not the registered owner?

Typically, you buy insurance on a car that has a title in your name or is registered to you. However, you can insure a car that’s not registered in your name if you meet a few key requirements.

3 ways to get cheaper car insurance rates

Asking your current insurer for a better car insurance rate isn't always going to save you money, but you could find out about discounts -- and shopping around can definitely save you money on your insurance.

Interest rate on your high-yield savings account dropping? Don’t panic!

High-yield savings accounts pay much higher interest than traditional savings accounts. But even though rates are low, your money won’t lose much value overtime.

Absent new stimulus, wealthy pay off credit cards, while others dive deeper into debt

Credit cards reveal yet another example of the “K-shaped recovery” wherein high earners are recuperating, or even increasing their wealth during the economic downturn, and lower income earners are flailing.

Here’s why drivers should get comprehensive car insurance

Comprehensive auto insurance can be a good idea for drivers, if drivers understand how this insurance works.

How to choose a high-yield savings account

Want to build those savings fast? Don’t just choose the first bank you come to.

Can you lose money in a high yield savings account?

There are both risks and rewards with high-yield savings accounts. They offer higher APYs than most traditional savings accounts. But if in one year you earn more than $10 in interest, you are required to report it on your tax return or face a penalty.

5 student loan refinancing mistakes to avoid

Refinancing a student loan can help curb payments – if you avoid these unforced errors.

Do you need homeowners insurance?

There is no law requiring you to buy homeowner’s insurance. However, to qualify for a mortgage, your lender will likely require it. To protect your assets in case of a burglary, natural disaster, fire, and to ensure you can pay for a visitor’s medical expenses in case of an accident, you need homeowner’s insurance.