Janeth Butler

Avoid becoming a victim of debt collection scams by paying attention to these red flags.

How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more ...

Afraid to sign up for a credit card? An account that offers rewards might be worth it.

Making the Most of Your Credit Card Rewards Using a credit card to earn rewards is pretty simple. Just use the card to buy things and you’ll get...

What's your favorite veggie? Here are some great ways to sneak more into your diet.

How to Sneak in More Veggies Trying to munch more veggies on the reg, but sick of salads and steamed sides? Below are a handful o...

Closing a credit card account can hurt your credit score, but there are other options if you no longer use it.

What Happens If You Cancel a Credit Card? Canceling a credit card that you rarely use or have paid off can feel good. It can give you a sense ...

Knowing how much money you have in the bank is just the start to early retirement planning.

A Checklist for Retiring Early Retiring early is a great idea if you can afford it. Unfortunately, few people plan for retirement a...

If you or someone you know is having trouble repaying a student loan, there are some great tips in this article.

Repaying a Student Loan? Be Aware of These Issues The average college graduate in 2016 had $37,172 in student loan debt, according to the website Stud...

Is your home aging-proofed? Read these tips on aging in place.

Aging in Place: Safety Tips to Help Make It Possible One third of American homes today house residents over the age of 60, and 90 percent of those reside...

Did you know you can make your home eco-friendly and save money at the same time? Here's how!

How to Save The Earth and Your Wallet For many people, adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is high on the list of worthwhile efforts. For o...

Did you know you can gift savings?

Contribute to a 529 College Savings Plan With Gift Cards Parents contributing to a 529 college savings plan may find it difficult, if not a little time-consu...

Confused about your HSA? Here are 5 ways to take advantage of your Health Savings Account.

5 Tips for Making Health Savings Accounts Work for You Putting money in a Health Savings Account, or HSA, can help you and your family pay for health expen...