When you work in an industry like personal finance, it can be embarrassing to admit that you went against the best practices that you preach. But I’ll keep it real and confess that I stuck with a ...

Most banks make it hard to actually grow your money -- between low rates and endless fees, it feels like you're paying them to hold your cash. After testing credit unions, big banks, and online banks, ...

Did you know 82% of Americans don't use a high-yield savings account (HYSA)? For years, I was part of that group too. I left my cash sitting in a big bank account that earned just 0.01% APY -- ...