Monthly rent payments often consume a significant portion of household income, with many Americans spending more than 30 percent of their earnings on housing costs. As rental prices continue to climb, ...

Renters make up more than a third of the U.S. population. But when it comes to building wealth and credit, they're often locked out. Not only are renters unable to accrue home equity, but because ...

We humans are suckers for free stuff. And it can cloud our ability to judge the true value of a deal. That’s why credit card rewards can be so alluring — free concerts, flights and airport lounge ...