If you’re a parent, you know that raising children is expensive. If you’ve recently been laid off or are between jobs, you may be concerned about how, exactly, you’re going to stretch a bare budget to cover their needs. Here are a few things you can do.

August 14 is National Financial Awareness Day, a celebration of why it is important to be financially mindful. You have the power to take control of your money and become financially aware and responsible. Below are four tips you can practice to help you reach your long-term financial goals.

Many of us read the Forbes list every year, seeing people like Rihanna's net worth listed at $1.7 billion or Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson's net worth listed at $800 million. More recently, Forbes reported that Tesla founder Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, has an astonishing $256 billion net worth.

Over half of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck, and additional financial stress has been added since the worldwide spread of the coronavirus. More than 40 million Americans are unemployed and having to file for unemployment benefits.

Investing has long been considered a great way to build wealth. If you are ready to invest, below are four questions to consider before you start the process.

A payday loan is a high-cost, short-term loan based on a borrower's income.

A mindset shift is important when you want to become financially secure and comfortable. Your money mindset determines how you think about your finances. If you have a poor mindset when it comes to money, it can become challenging to accomplish your financial goals.

As we are navigating the overall financial and social impact of the coronavirus, it's essential to prepare ourselves for any surprises that could come financially. To avoid spending money that you may need later, here are my top three tips to prepare your pockets: cut out unnecessary expenses, create a list before you shop and contact your lenders

These are four quick thoughts about navigating the financial implications of COVID-19.

Research has estimated that 49% to 79% of Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck. Part of the financial struggle is having to borrow money or rely on the predatory economy, including payday lenders, title loan services, and pawn shops.

The 50-30-20 budget splits your money into the following three categories, needs, wants and savings.

In the world of credit, there are several traps that can keep you from achieving a high score. Here are four credit traps to avoid or minimize in order to achieve and maintain a high credit score. Knowing what traps to avoid will prevent mistakes that will lower your credit score.

Despite receiving financial assistance through student loans, college could become expensive, and paying for all the necessary expenses can be difficult. Below are some tips to ensure that your money stretches until the end of the year.