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, ...

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 ...

Dear Eric: I got a good job, started making good money ($55,000 to $81,000 per year), and moved out. My parents and two brothers, who live together, keep asking me for help with expenses and the ...