March Madness made its triumphant return in 2021 after a COVID cancellation in 2020. A number of early-round upsets busted our brackets faster than the pandemic busted our plans for last summer. Overall, the tournament was a success, but the championship game was unfortunately a rout that never seemed close. So, in the competitive spirit of March Madness, we created...

Stimmy Madness: How Will You Use Your Stimulus Money?

This isn’t another one of those stories from a certain website where it turns out the solution to your money problems is just to have rich parents. “I did this all [by] myself,” said Leslie Ann Spence, a nurse informaticist. “Nobody helped me. My parents aren't rich by any means. I had to take out the loans. I had to...

Does the Debt Snowball Really Work? Real-Life Debt Snowball Examples and Success Stories

2020 was a hot mess in every conceivable way, finances included. And yet, hope springs eternal. Our new year financial resolutions survey shows that cash concerns and unexpected expenses still weigh heavily on millennials’ minds. However, many are optimistic about the year to come. Top financial resolution key takeaways Millennials just want to save: 35% say their biggest goal is...

Millennials Share Their Financial Resolutions of 2021

At a Glance The debt snowball method can help you gain payoff momentum and confidence as you eliminate your debts one by one. You’ll start by paying your smallest debt off first (while still paying minimums on your other debts), the next smallest debt off second, and so on. You can picture each amount paid off as a snowball gaining...

Debt Snowball Method

At a Glance Debt consolidation can be a helpful way to tackle debt. When used carefully, personal loans or balance transfer cards can even raise your credit score over the long run. If you miss payments or overspend, though, debt consolidation could hurt your score. Learn how to make smart decisions when you consolidate. Things to consider: What's debt consolidation?...

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