Money

When you apply for a mortgage or an auto loan, the amount of money in your account isn’t the only number lenders look at to make their decision. They instantly judge your credit worthiness based on your three-digit credit score, and a low one could label you as a risky borrower and stand between you and a low interest rate on that loan. So what exactly determines that...

If the only thing you typically make for dinner is reservations, then it's time to stop and think about how much money you could be saving by eating more at home. Prepping tasty meals and drinks at home can be easy, and whether you're a cooking genius or you somehow manage to burn a pot of water, useful appliances, gadgets and tools are always welcome. Here are a few of our...

It happens everywhere: Latinos arrive in a new American town, work and save like crazy, and within a few years, voilà! They’re opening businesses and buying homes. At a time when the rest of us are choking on major credit card debts, immigrants often save a fifth or more of their income and are 30 percent more likely than nonimmigrants to open a business.

How do they...