Jennifer's Articles

• What Is a Good Credit Score?

  A credit score is a three-digit number in a range from 300 to 850 that is determined by your credit history. Lenders use it to gauge your ability to pay back a loan. A good credit score is often considered to be 670 or higher, but it depends on the credit-scoring model used. See: 3...

• Lisa Vanderpump and Other ‘Real Housewives’ Share the Best Money Advice From Mom

  Even rich reality stars receive financial wisdom from their moms. Find out what it is.

• What Is the Envelope Budgeting System and Is It Right for You?

  Find out how this old-school budgeting system can ramp up your savings.

• 5 Easy Ways To Organize Your Bank Accounts and Bills

  Take control of your money.

• How Obama Benefits From Your Tax Refund

  Getting a big tax refund this year? Don't get too excited — here's why a bigger tax refund could be bad news.

• 4 Types of Savings Addicts: Which One Are You?

  You know it's wrong to spend too much, but is it also wrong to save too much? Find out if you secretly have a savings addiction.

• Armed Forces Week: 6 Financial Tips From Military Experts to Service Members

  If you're in the U.S. military, take control of your finances. Find out how you can avoid financial hardships by following these tips.

• How I Paid Off My $100K Debt in Just 5 Years

  Dave is the man with the plan.

• 10 Problems Only Frugal People Understand

  10 frugal lifestyle problems

• 5 Ways to Get Out of Paying for Amazon Shipping

  Dodge shipping costs on holiday purchases with these five tips.