Not everyone relishes the idea of proactively managing their money. However, creating a budget – and sticking to it – are key first steps toward reaching financial goals large and small. Having the ...

Sometimes having the money to buy the things you want isn’t about what you earn but about how you budget. Making and sticking to a budget isn’t always easy. Fortunately, online tools can make this ...

It feels like you’re drowning in rivers of debt collection notices, in-the-red bank statements and monthly mortgage, student loan and vehicle obligations. Or maybe you’re making a concerted effort to ...

Some budgeting tools are more complex (and take on more complex tasks) than others. If you have multiple income streams, you ...

While America’s vast middle class isn’t wealthy, its millions of households enjoy a level of financial security that is the envy of those struggling with poverty. But fortunes can change. A few wrong ...

The holiday season is synonymous with joyful celebrations, viral gift guides and wish lists that seem to grow every year. With so much excitement, it's easy for holiday ...

Brooklyn Sprunger is a full-time Content Manager and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, where she oversees product reviews and ratings while also writing about credit cards, bank accounts, ...