Dave Ramsey explains why paying off debt first is key to building wealth — even if you're young and eager to invest.

While repayment terms for a student loan are typically set at 10 years, it takes, on average, 20 years to pay the loan off.

1. Always pay on time. Even one late payment can hurt your score. 2. Keep balances low. Using less than 30% of your total credit limit is ideal (under 10% is even better). 3. Limit new credit ...

A quarter of holiday shoppers/travelers usually make a budget for holiday spending but admit they probably won't stick to it.

One big problem with credit cards is if you keep using them for purchases, you may never pay off your debt. Personal loans, ...

Regardless, one way to arrive at your FIRE number is by multiplying your annual expenses by 25, as you've already done. This calculation uses the 4% rule, according to CPA Practice Advisor, which is ...

Strengthen your relationship and your wallet with these 7 habits that build trust, teamwork, and lasting financial ...

Living and working in a mountain town means that many must adapt to the ups and downs of a seasonal economy. But there are ...

Core stocks are solid, long-term investments that provide stable returns and steady growth within your portfolio. Here are ...

For most people, helping others is intrinsically rewarding because of the release of dopamine. This makes the behavior ...

Riley Shepherd, from North Hollywood, California, won $100,000 on the new The Price Is Right game called The Lion’s Share, ...

Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Kristin and Ilyce here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, I am 66, and my wife is 61. Our goals are to leav ...