Our culture highlights the desire to always have more, even when we should be grateful for what we have. Jean Chatzky culturedesiregrateful Change image and share on social
You can cut the fat from your spending: Stop taking taxis, call your cable company and ask for the same deal new subscribers get, have dinner at home and then a drink out instead of a $100 meal with wine. Jean Chatzky cablecallcompany share on social
I've never been a fan of loans between relatives or friends. They can divide relationships. Jean Chatzky dividefanfriend Change image and share on social
Your credit score takes into account years of information in most cases. It's not going to improve in a day. But it may improve more quickly than you think. Generally, the last 24 months carry the most weight, so if you can keep clean for that long, you'll see a boost. Jean Chatzky accountboostcarry share on social
There's a laundry list of reasons why not to borrow from your 401(k). While the money is on loan, it's not working for you - and if you leave your job, you'll have to pay it back in 60 days or treat it as a taxable withdrawal. Jean Chatzky backborrowday share on social
Where wealth is concerned, individuals aren't stuck in little boxes. You don't start out wealthy, stay wealthy, and end wealthy. Jean Chatzky boxconcernend Change image and share on social
I give out similar advice all the time: Take a month to write down where your money is going. By the end, you'll have a road map that tells you where you can cut back. Jean Chatzky advicebackcut Change image and share on social
Whether you're replacing one appliance that's seen better days, or many because you're moving or renovating, you probably know to look for the Energy Star label. That's good advice. Jean Chatzky adviceapplianceday Change image and share on social
It's not exactly a big surprise that women mature earlier than men do. As a result, they tend to display better judgment, particularly when it comes to money. Jean Chatzky bigdisplayearly Change image and share on social
Weak passwords are a crook's best friend. Make yours long and complex, and change them often - not just on your bank account but on your email and social media, too. Jean Chatzky accountbankchange Change image and share on social