personal finance

For many of us, when we see something we want, we pull out our cards and swipe for it. Instead, try this resourceful approach.

Called "buy-now, pay-later" loans, they essentially work the way they sound. Shoppers borrow money to buy goods then pay the loan back over time, often interest-free. Experts share risks and benefits.

If your social calendar is burning a hole in your wallet, there are steps you can take to spend less while maintaining good relationships.

Financial missteps can cost you money. Make better-informed decisions about budgeting, investing and borrowing money.

The average median refund is $932 for 2020. Texas (93,400), California (88,200), Florida (53,200) and New York (51,400) have the largest amount of people potentially eligible for these refunds.

Taxes are due by mid-April, paperwork has likely built up over the winter and if you want to get on top of it all, it's time for a tidy-up.

Costs have gone way up and there are so many options. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans suggests some streaming strategy best practices and looks carefully at the major providers.

Scroll through Life Kit's New Year's Resolution Planner to find the perfect goal this year, whether it's exercising more, paying off your credit card debt or having more fun.

Inflation eased this year, and wages are now climbing faster than prices. Americans are still spending, even if they have to borrow money to do so.

University of North Texas finance professor Dr. Stephen Owen spoke with KERA about what a new banking survey means for businesses and consumers.