Web banking lets you monitor your spending, tweak your budget, schedule payments, and more, particularly if you marry your online bank with the personal-finance management tools available online. Jean Chatzky bankbudgetfinance 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
One of my rules is: If it's good for the planet, it's usually good for your wallet. Jean Chatzky goodplanetrule 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
Whether it's fly-fishing, taking your camper to the Everglades, or just traveling, everyone has got a little retirement dream. Jean Chatzky campdreameverglade Change image and share on social
If you're closing in on age 62 and intend to apply for a former spouse's Social Security benefit, don't remarry. You have to be single at the time you apply. Jean Chatzky ageapplybenefit Change image and share on social
I love a hotel that offers Wi-Fi Internet access, especially if it's free. But I never access sensitive information, like my bank account or an online shopping site that stores my credit card information, on a public Wi-Fi connection. Jean Chatzky accessaccountbank share on social
If your appraisal comes back too low - you don't have at least 10% equity for a conforming loan or 20% for a jumbo loan - you might not be able to refinance at all, at least with a loan that's packaged and sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. That means you may have to pay a much higher rate. Jean Chatzky appraisalbackconform share on social
Women take fewer financial risks than men do, but not because we're wusses. Both sexes secrete the hormone oxytocin in stressful situations, but women secrete more of it, which helps us stay calmer. Jean Chatzky calmfewfinancial Change image and share on social
Simply calling your credit card issuer and asking them to lower your interest rate may yield immediate savings. Jean Chatzky callcardcredit Change image and share on social