personal finance

Are your personal finances in better shape now than they were last year, are they worse, or about the same?

A new study shows those in their 20's and 30's are racking up credit card debt at a higher rate than older consumers.

A recent survey from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) found that less than half of Americans (44%) know what their credit score actually represents. Only 29% know how damaging a low score could be.

Pay close attention to your checking account.

The Great Recession shrank Americans wealth so much that in 2010 median family net worth was not more than it had been in 1992 after adjusting for inflation. That's according to a survey by the Federal Reserve which found that median net worth declined from $126,400 in 2007 to $77,300 in 2010.