Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Olena Malik / Getty Images The new year is the perfect time to create new habits and rethink your personal finance approach, and ...

Today’s generation knows a thing or two about spending money. Experts say Americans' credit card debt has increased 1,500% over the last 30 years! And more than half of people currently live from ...

Grocery shopping is everyone’s favorite necessary evil. We all need food, but the prices can sometimes feel like they’re draining our wallets at an alarming pace. Keeping your grocery bill under $500 ...

Sit down and list what you are saving for. If needed, you can use techniques geared toward helping people find and articulate their financial goals. Then, consider how you might pair up your goals to ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The 30-day Money Cleanse is basically budgeting self-help, so you spend less and save more. Ashley Feinstein Gerstley created the concept and tells us how it works. "It's really ...

Making a savings plan is one thing. It’s another thing to stick to it. If you’ve ever had trouble hitting a savings goal, you’re not alone. About half of American households are at risk of not having ...

The recent tumultuous economy has led to an array of spending behaviors among Americans – from buying in bulk before prices skyrocket to stricter budgeting in case of a recession. And it might be ...

I’m in the middle of No-Spend January. At the end of last year, I hosted parties, bought presents, and treated myself. Although I don’t regret how I spent that money, I felt like I had less control ...

While everyone defines success differently (and should define success differently), money is usually a factor in the equation. Some people hope to become incredibly wealthy. Most want to achieve a ...

The new year is the perfect time to create new habits and rethink your personal finance approach, and resolutions can help you set goals and change your financial situation. If you want to spend less ...

An 18-year-old girl sits casually at her job in the mall, reading, people-watching, helping customers and earning a much-coveted paycheck. College is on her mind. Shopping. Mostly, things other than ...