Financial IQ

Ah, August. This hectic month is jam-packed with back-to-school obligations and last-minute barbecue invitations. But did you know it’s also a great time to save some cash? Sure, school supplies are on sale this month, but August is full of...

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Have you started back-to-school shopping yet? If the never-ending stacks of lined notebook paper and rows of #2 yellow pencils have you seeing in red corrective pen, here are 10 out of the box basics to bust you out of...

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Please don’t be alarmed, but there’s a very good chance you’re paying too much for car insurance. That is, unless you’re taking advantage of every discount available to you, and you’re probably not. How can you use something you’re not...

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Here’s a familiar come-on: If you have an intractable problem with a business, you can “utilize our years of experience fighting fraud” to get a fast refund. The catch? If these for-hire consumer advocates succeed, you’ll pay them a commission...

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When it comes to saving, coupons are key. The average shopper cuts $30 off his or her bill with them weekly, according to RedPlum.com. But supermarket savings aren’t limited to just sales and coupons. Taking advantage of certain store policies...

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If you have kids in school—K through 12 or college—you don’t need anyone to remind you that back-to-school season has arrived. Between those early-season sales and last-minute shopping, there’s plenty of potential for trouble in the realm of personal finance—all...

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They say the devil is in the details. Moyosore Otepola would probably agree. She recently booked a hotel reservation in Chicago through an airline website. “I found a better deal and decided to cancel the reservation,” she says. But when...

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With presentations, essays, and long hours in the library on the horizon, here are six free apps that any student can use to make life on campus a little easier. Dropbox One of the only things worse than having to...

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Watch your wallet while you’re on vacation. You’ve heard that advice before, haven’t you? With the summer travel season in full swing, you’re likely to hear it again, from friends, family and the occasional consumer journalist. But the real danger...

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One isn’t just the loneliest number — it’s also the most expensive. Unwed women pay more than their married counterparts in many key financial areas. From health insurance to taxes to housing, see what the cost is of being single...

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