What is Interest? Your Ultimate Guide to Understanding Interest
What is interest? Everyone above the age of 10 has heard of interest, but most of us do not take enough interest in interest despite …
Money Basics
Everyone needs to have a solid financial foundation with which to build their money lives, and that foundation starts with the basics. This category is all about teaching you the money basics you’ll need to know to successfully navigate your financial life.
No topic is too trivial in this category. Our articles discuss everything from financial literacy basics to the differences between banks and credit unions and debit and credit cards. You’ll find everything you need to know to get started improving your financial literacy, all in an easy-to-understand way. It’s never too late to better yourself, so get started improving your knowledge of money today!
Understanding Medicare: Basics You Need to Know
Chances are, if you’re not on Medicare, you don’t know very much about the federal health program. You’ve likely noticed Medicare taxes come out of …
What is My USAA Routing Number?
If you’ve ever tried to perform an online transaction, establish an account or direct deposit, or make/receive tax payments then chances are you’ve needed to …
Financial Literacy for Teens: 10 Must-Know Basics
Like many other critical life skills, financial literacy and responsibility have to be taught. If you are parenting a teen, then you should know that …
9 Top Financial Literacy Tips for Beginners
If it’s been a few months since you moved out of your parents’ house and started living on your own, you must’ve begun to realize …
What’s the Difference Between a Debit and a Credit Card?
What’s the difference between a debit and a credit card? Although both debit and credit cards are common financial tools used to make purchases, the …
What’s the Difference Between a Bank and a Credit Union?
Banks and credit unions are both financial institutions that offer a variety of personal finance and business products. While nearly everyone in the United States …
Net Worth: What It Is and Why It Matters
Net worth is a term commonly thrown around in personal finance circles. However, unless you’re well-versed in finance topics it’s likely you don’t pay much …
8 Critical Personal Finance Numbers You Need to Know
Do you know your financial status? If not, you’re not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that only 32% of Americans have a household budget. …
Why a Budget is a Must for Fiscal Responsibility
You want to be fiscally responsible, don’t you? Of course you do! Everyone does whether they realize it or not. Fiscal responsibility is an economic …