This is part 1 of 2 of Bankrate’s ’90s era lessons miniseries. Stay tuned later this month for another round of personal finance lessons elevated by Bankrate experts. Some personal finance issues are ...

When it comes to applying for any type of loan, preparation is key. Improving your credit, lowering your DTI and decreasing the amount you need to borrow can help you qualify for a loan. Loan denial ...

Financial literacy is a big problem in the United States. In a recent study, only 9.4% of American students performed at the top level in a financial literacy test that included such tasks as ...

Dave Ramsey has helped people improve their finances for decades. He has written numerous bestselling books and hosts "The Ramsey Show" on SiriusXM. It's good to master your finances, but Ramsey also ...

A global consensus is forming around how to teach kids about money in school. The answer: Embed personal finance lessons in the courses they already take. That’s the approach in the U.K., which this ...

Buffett’s biggest mistake was buying an asset that didn’t provide cash flows and many people make the same mistake by taking ...