Black Friday and Cyber Monday isn't just about big discounts — you can earn hefty rewards from your holiday shopping by using the right credit cards.

Money buys happiness, if you know how to spend it well. Think about that as you make Black Friday purchases.

Stash is an investment app that offers fee-free trades, fractional share investing, and account fees starting at $1 per month.

Points can help lower your holiday expenses, but you don't always get great value. If you have a budget for gifts, consider using a new card instead.

Consider your options carefully before refinancing — you might not have access to forgiveness in the future.

You may like the Robinhood Cash Management Account if you also want to invest with Robinhood, and if you're comfortable banking digitally.

For best car insurance in Hawaii, you'll need multiple quotes. Hawaii does not allow credit score, age, or gender to influence insurance premiums.

Father-son financial advisors in Miami warn that not having an estate plan can derail a person's intentions for their wealth.

An income-driven repayment plan could lower or eliminate what you owe when student loan payments resume in January, but there are some downsides.

If your finances are in a good place, you can lock in a historically low mortgage rate with a fixed-rate mortgage.

Between my large family and multiple birthdays to celebrate, my holiday spending can easily get out of control. Here are 3 simple strategies I use.

The author and her husband saved a down payment, raised their credit scores, and kept their debt down before buying a home. That was the easy part.

The best cheap car insurance is Massachusetts can be found by comparison shopping and getting multiple quotes before you decide.

The Costco Anywhere Visa earns more cash back on gas than on Costco purchases. If you don't mind redeeming rewards once a year, it's a decent option.

Mortgage and refinance rates are low across the board, so it could be a good day to lock in a low mortgage rate.

Through November 30, you can save up to 60% when signing up for identity theft protection with Identity Guard.

Through November 30, you can save up to 60% when signing up for identity theft protection with Identity Guard.

If you prefer simplicity, the Citi Double Cash card earns 2% cash back (1% when you buy and 1% when you pay) on all purchases — with no annual fee.

You can transfer Citi ThankYou points to 16 airlines, including JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, and Avianca — and some offer terrific award sweet spots.

Financial planners say the major unexpected costs of having a family include birth costs, medical expenses, public school expenses, and childcare.

Mobile home insurance is a type called HO-7 homeowners insurance, which covers your home, your belongings, and liability.

Record student loan debt and two recessions are just some factors complicating millennials' financial lives. These power players are the specialists.

Robinhood is an online stock brokerage offering commission-free trading for US-based active investors.

Even with banks reigning in their credit approval standards, more people are getting approved for loans than 2019.

Without a separate bank account, it can feel impossible to pull together the cash you need to leave an abusive relationship.

Ideally, you'll make more than the minimum payment on your debt and continue the habit of consistently investing, even if it's a small amount.

Discover it cardholders can now earn 5% cash back at Best Buy — plus Amazon, Walmart.com, and Target.com, on up to $1,500 in combined spending in Q4.

Make sure you're using a credit card for your holiday shopping that will protect your purchases and earn you bonus rewards.

There are eight types of homeowners insurance based on your home type. The most common are condo, renters, and homeowners insurance.

Although some refinance rates have increased since last Wednesday, mortgage rates are at all-time lows overall.

Millionaires tend to not carry exclusive, high-fee credit cards, nor give large gifts of money to their adult children.

Citi Accelerate Savings pays a high rate and doesn't require an opening deposit. Your monthly fee will depend on which Citibank package you choose.

You can buy just about everything at Amazon. Make sure you're doing it with the right credit card to earn the most bonus points or cash back.

With an interest-only mortgage, you'll just pay interest for the first few years. Then you'll switch to paying both interest and principal.

Working methodically through "The New Moosewood Cookbook" has cut her grocery bill and helped her steer clear of expensive holiday meals.

If you do not have an insurable interest and your parents' permission, you will not be able to buy life insurance for your parents.

Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung began investing during the 2008 downturn and retired early in 2015. They've visited 40 countries since.