South Africa’s finances are in bad shape. It’s running out of time to fix them

The only way out of South Africa's crisis - financially wobbly utility Eskom, worsening public finances and poor economic growth - is a societal agreement that recognises the need for sacrifices. Read more »

Divorce: How to stay financially secure when you’re splitting up

Getting divorced is an emotional roller-coaster. It also can be a real threat to your personal finances. If you don’t approach your settlement with a clear head and an accurate accounting of... Read more »

Take Charge of Your Finances to Give Your Career a Boost

We all like to believe our finances and our careers are two separate parts of our lives, but, in fact, they are intertwined. Here Read more »

Having ‘The Talk’ With Your Parents About Their Finances

Cameron Huddleston, author of the smart new book Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances, remembers the birds-and-the-bees talk she had... Read more »

City Dwellers Are Putting Their Finances at Risk, Data Shows

There's a benefit to living in a city, but it shouldn't compromise your financial wellbeing. Read more »

How to combine finances with your partner, whether you’re engaged, married, or living together

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Don’t Let These Credit Score Myths Screw Up Your Finances

Having a good credit score is important, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how to earn one. We debunk the myths and explain how credit scores really work. Read more »

Probe: Rep. David Schweikert suspected of taking gifts, omitting key info on finances

Probe: Rep. David Schweikert suspected of taking gifts, omitting key info on finances There was "substantial reason" to think Rep. David Schweikert may have received improper gifts and omitted key ... Read more »

Is housing plan too risky for city finances?

The proposal to build 101 units on the Suzuki Property more than triples the original density. It is not just over-building — it’s also a landmine for city finances. For years, the... Read more »

Pemex’s ailing finances pose top risk to Mexican economy: Moody’s

Mexico's Pemex needs more government support for its profitable lines of business, Moody's analysts said Wednesday, underscoring persistent doubts about the strategy for the oil company that ratings agencies see as the... Read more »