You’re on top of your monthly payments, you are steadily paying down your debt and you (usually) stick to your weekly household budget. So why keep a rainy day fund when your spending and saving is under control? Whether you call it an emergency fund, safety net or a rainy day fund, this special reserve

When many of us think about achieving financial independence, we picture a cookie cutter future of retired bliss. But just as our lives are filled with unique decisions and experiences, so are our financial paths. Finding the right balance of savings, investments and budgeting for your life can help you reach your financial goals. Here

After saying “Yes” to one really big question, you can expect plenty of smaller questions as a newly engaged couple as you plan your wedding and your lives together. From family and friends wanting to hear all about the proposal to vendors needing to know how many tiers your cake will have, you’ll be answering

No matter where you are on your life journey, it’s never too late or too early to learn how to start a savings plan, or to get your savings plan back on track. For recent college graduates, accepting your first job is a great time to start thinking seriously about how you are going to