financial mistakes

If you're about to go on maternity leave from your job and not planning to return afterward, you're far better off not quitting right away.

Millions of financially strapped people have been finding out the hard way that bankruptcy doesn't discharge their student loan debt easily.

An inheritance can feel like a gift, but it can also cause tension when financial goals clash.

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.

If you lend a friend money to help them when times are tough, you don't expect them to flaunt luxury purchases before they even pay you back. We look at how to handle the situation without destroying the friendship.

You refinanced your mortgage hoping to save money with lower rates. But the closing costs from the refinancing have wiped out your savings. Here’s how to size up your options now.