Author: Maurie Backman, The Motley Fool

In the course of our careers, we’re likely to make a misstep, and that could hurt not only your self-esteem, but your reputation.

There’s a host of financial unknowns associated with retirement, and living on a fixed income leaves many seniors struggling to make ends meet.

Having bad credit won’t just cramp your spending style – it might prevent you from getting a good mortgage or auto loan rate or even an apartment.

If you can’t remember the last time you weren’t asked to work late, here are three things you must do immediately.

Many workers don’t save for retirement (or don’t save a lot) because they’re planning to fall back on Social Security, and that’s not a good thing.

Your golden years are apt to cost money, and if you want to live comfortably, you’ll need the income to support your desired lifestyle.

You’re enjoying your side gig more than your regular job – but are you ready to give your employer notice and venture out on your own?

29 percent of Americans currently have a higher level of outstanding credit card debt than they do emergency savings.

If you run a small business, you’re probably aware that the less you spend to keep that operation running, the higher your profits stand to be.

Many seniors plan to apply for benefits upon leaving their jobs, but that could be a mistake for several reasons.