Personal Finance

Leasing is a popular alternative to taking out a car loan. But does a car lease affect your credit? Learn more about how car leases affect your finances.

Learn how Fed interest rate cuts impact your borrowing, savings and the economy, plus strategies to make the most of rate changes.

IRAs can be helpful estate planning tools, but the rules regarding beneficiaries, distributions and taxes are complex. Learn more about inherited IRAs in this article.

How often do you check on your finances? A mid-year financial review can help you stay on track for annual financial goals

Overdrafts happen when there isn't enough money in an account to cover a transaction or withdrawal. Usually there is a fee per overdraft, ranging from $10 to $40, no matter how much you went over your balance. Learn how to avoid overdraft fees and possibly refunded.

Looking to understand the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans? This straightforward guide can help.

A court-appointed third-party settlement administrator has begun distributing final payments to U.S. consumers who filed claims in the Equifax Data Breach Settlement. Equifax^® does not oversee administration of the payments. The consumer payments have been determined by the settlement administrator in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement.

If you’re in the process of buying a home, be sure to understand these key facts about what mortgage insurance is and how it works.

Learn all about peer-to-peer lending, including how it differs from traditional lending and how it works for both lenders and borrowers.

Wondering if dividend stocks are the right addition to your portfolio? Learn all about how dividend investing works.

Secured loans can help you achieve some of life’s biggest financial goals. Here are a few key things to know about this common type of financing.