Military service is demanding and often dangerous. While most folks are familiar with the visible sacrifices — long deployments, high-risk environments, stressful conditions — we know far less about the financial struggles many veterans face on the home front during and after their service. For many veterans, financial struggles begin during service: frequent relocations, long […]

It’s almost a cliche to fight over money with your significant other. But it’s reasonable — and probable — that you’ll have conflict over money in your relationships. The problem is when these small disagreements turn into full-blown fights about credit card balances and trust. So how do you know when financial conflict has crossed […]

Americans spend a lot of time online — 10 hours per day on average, as a recent survey revealed. That’s enough to fully immerse yourself in the lives of others.  So it’s no surprise that the lifestyles you see online can influence your own.  But if you don’t have the money for luxurious meals, fabulous […]

When you use a credit card, all your purchases are organized into spending categories. These labels help your bank, budgeting tools and credit card rewards program understand where your money is going, accurately apply fees, help you earn rewards or be protected from fraud.  What are Merchant Category Codes? Every time you make a purchase, […]