Test Your Tax IQ Before The Presidential Election

With the November election approaching, now is a good time to evaluate the candidates’ positions on taxes. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

7 Common Personal Loans — And Options For When You Can’t Qualify

Here are seven unsecured personal loan types for you to consider by checking out the advantages, disadvantages and typical terms and rates. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

An NFL Player Was Too Generous With His Family — And It Cost Him

Over the course of his 10-year NFL career, Phillip Buchanon earned $20 million. But just two years after his retirement, he was “at least half a million dollars in the hole” from bad investments, excessive generosity with family and poor money management skills. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

9 Ways Siri Can Be Your Personal Finance Assistant

Apps like Apple’s Siri or Microsoft’s Cortana can be helpful in a number of ways, and are particularly useful as personal finance helpers. Check out these tasks that the apps can help you with. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

How Borrowing More Raises Your Credit Score

While the precise credit scoring formula is a trade secret, FICO says that 65% of the score comes from how much you owe and your payment history. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE