Nontraditional students often have the misconception that aid is intended only for high school students entering college. Luckily, that's not the case. Jean Chatzky aidcasecollege Change image and share on social
Use an accountant the first time you file your taxes after becoming a freelancer. It will be worth it. Jean Chatzky accountantfilefreelancer Change image and share on social
July is high burglary season because so many people leave town. To help avoid making that obvious, suspend your newspaper subscription and have your mail held. Another clear indication is if all your lights are off for an extended period. To fix that, you can buy a timer for about $30. Jean Chatzky avoidburglarybuy share on social
Just because someone will lend money to you doesn't mean you should borrow it. Jean Chatzky borrowlendmoney Change image and share on social
Taking a shuttle or even paying for a taxi to a rental office that's a few miles away from the airport can mean a lower rate - 50 percent lower is common - for the same car, from the same company, for the same length of time. Many companies run free shuttles from some of the major airports. Jean Chatzky airportcarcommon 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
Joining finances can be tricky. Money has long topped the list of topics couples fight about. Jean Chatzky couplefightfinance Change image and share on social
I know it's exciting to get an item on sale. But if you're buying for the discounts and not because it's something you need or want - either for yourself or for a gift - you're going about things the wrong way. Think of it this way: Saving 30% is great, but if you didn't buy at all, you'd be saving 100%, which is even better. Jean Chatzky buydiscountexcit 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
The wealthy are confident in their abilities to overcome bad situations - on the job, in their personal lives, with their finances. Many have triumphed over dismal financial starts. And, unlike most of the population that hops from job to job, career to career, the wealthy are much more likely to stick with what they start. Jean Chatzky abilitybadcareer share on social