When the call of adventure beckons, having your own car means that you can pick up your keys and take off. However, at this time of year in Central Texas, hot days can slow you down. Don’t let high temperatures get the best of you and your car. Outsmart the sun with our five coolest ways to avoid the heat!

Not everyone responds to a crisis with kindness. Learn about three common scams and ten ways you can protect yourself.

The loss of a job can be emotionally traumatic and financially taxing. Here are some ways to make the most of a worst-case situation.

When finances are tight, and they are for a great many people these days, skipped or deferred payment plans can give you some breathing room. But what really happens when you skip (or defer) payment on your loan? Here’s what you need to know.

In these uncertain times, we have witnessed many changes in the stock market. How you react to these changes can reveal the type of investor you are, and the amount of risk you are willing to tolerate in your investments.

Some people consider taking out a payday loan when they need cash fast, but think twice. Payday loans are the most expensive way to borrow money, and they can trap you in a cycle of debt. Learn how they work, and get three better options.

You’ve heard of spring cleaning. But every season has its reason to let go and live free of clutter. So here’s to minimizing in order to maximize your life, your productivity, and your time spent with those you love.

If you want to use your car to make the world a better place, we want to help! There are a variety of ways you can help your community from behind the wheel.

Ever wonder why credit unions are able to offer great rates and lower fees, personalized service, and emphasize people over profits? Here’s a list of three great credit union benefits and the guiding principles that make them possible.

Consider these tips to confidently give to relief efforts and deter fraudsters after disaster strikes.

Making a conscientious decision about when to us cash or debit versus credit should be an intentional part of your financial strategy. Here are some reasons why.

The SECURE Act may have the largest impact on retirement planning since the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Many provisions offer enhanced opportunities for individuals and small business owners, but there is one notable drawback for investors with significant assets in traditional IRAs and retirement plans.

Do you ever wonder where you are really going, financially? All too often, financial dreams are abandoned in lieu of life’s practical obligations. They may seem unachievable, or even silly. But they’re not. You can go from dreaming to achieving financial health by following these five steps.

If you suspect you’re a victim of fraud, here’s a list of five action items you can take to recover as quickly as possible.

There’s one item on your to-do list after a baby is born that should be automatic: opening a savings account for their future. Here are three ways you might get started.

Take a deep dive into what it means to pay yourself first, and how you can achieve this goal consistently.

Our financial health is complex and composed of many important parts. Understanding how to spend intentionally is one of them, particularly when it comes to credit. If you’d like to reap the rewards that come with credit cards, consider these five behaviors we’ve identified as milestones on the journey to Credit Card Zen.

If you are thinking of retiring, take this retirement readiness test.