We humans are suckers for free stuff. And it can cloud our ability to judge the true value of a deal. That’s why credit card rewards can be so alluring — free concerts, flights and airport lounge ...

If you pay for housing with either of these credit cards, make sure you can cover your balance each month. Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance writer for over 8 years, she ...

Monthly rent payments often consume a significant portion of household income, with many Americans spending more than 30 percent of their earnings on housing costs. As rental prices continue to climb, ...

There are a lot of reasons people take on roommates, but one of the most common is simple economics: Rent keeps rising, half of all tenants in the U.S. are paying more rent than they can actually ...

Let’s be honest: Raising kids—let alone teenagers—is not a small feat, and sometimes controversial methods like paying rent are justified. However, other times, it just doesn’t make much sense. A dad ...

Mutual aid is a system where members of the community voluntarily contribute money to assist in other people's care — which could include healthcare, housing, education and other support services.