Master Your Finances

Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Hustle? This One Non-Negotiable Step Will Reveal the Answer, Expert Says. By definition, a side hustle takes place in addition to (and likely completely outside of) a 9-5 — but that doesn't always mean it should stay a secret.

Social Security’s Outlook Got a Little Better. It’s No Cause for Celebration. A strong economy is giving the program a lift but it will still run dry in 2033, the government projects.

The Social Security fix no one is talking about What if the traditional wisdom on how to fix Social Security no longer holds?

I Hate Running. I Trick My Brain Into Doing It Anyway. When your mind hates running even more than your body does, you have to strategize. That's where “reward bundling” comes in. Reward bundling is a fancy term for treating yourself every time you do something that you don’t want to do. It can actually train your brain to be surprisingly effectiv...

Financial Literacy Quiz: Where Are You on Your Journey? There are several benefits to taking a financial literacy quiz. Essential topics ranging from mortgages to inflation are not covered often enough within the traditional education system. And even if you are a financial whiz, there is likely more you have to learn.

Should I Pay off Debt or Invest Extra Cash? People who find themselves with extra cash can face a dilemma. Should they use the money to pay off—or at least, pay down—that pile of debt they’ve accumulated, or is it more advantageous to put the money to work in investments that will grow for the future?