Your credit score is a key part of your financial life. Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, financing a car or even signing up for a new phone plan, your credit score plays a role in determining your financial opportunities. But

Performing a regular financial checkup is one of the best ways to stay on track with your financial goals. Taking a little time to review your progress and make adjustments can help you achieve long-term financial security and peace of

Many factors contribute to the racial wealth gap, including lack of access to a financial education that can help families make ends meet. The racial wealth gap is structural, but financial education is still crucial. At Real Secrets of Money™,

Saving for retirement can be stressful. It’s like running a long-distance race without knowing how far you have to run. Mile marker after mile marker, you wonder when you’ll finish. Are you running fast enough to win? Are you running

If you’ve fallen behind on college savings, don’t panic. Know that you’re not alone — it’s easy to put off saving for college when you’re more worried about teaching your children the ABCs than the SATs. We’ve already looked at

October is Financial Planning Month, and while learning to manage your own finances first is important, it’s also the perfect time to consider how we can help others in our communities achieve financial success too. The need for financial literacy

  October is Financial Planning Month, a perfect time to focus on taking control of your financial future. Whether you're starting your journey or looking to refine your current strategies, financial planning is a critical tool to achieving both short-term and

For the final week of Financial Literacy Month, we are excited to showcase how technology has made achieving financial security easier. The digital age has revolutionized how we manage our money — today, websites and apps make our finances easier,

For the third week of Financial Literacy Month, our exploration of Tools and Resources for Financial Education continues as we turn the page to an important part of the journey toward financial empowerment: books. A well-chosen selection of financial education

For the second installment of the ongoing Real Secrets of Money™ celebration of Financial Literacy Month, we’re focusing our Tools and Resources for Financial Education campaign on the world of podcasts — an increasingly popular medium that can be a