Former state Sen. Sam McCann pleads not guilty to wire fraud

February 24, 2021 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former state senator and gubernatorial candidate Sam McCann has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he illegally spent more than $200,000 in campaign funds on debts and personal expenses and to pay himself...

Wipe out credit card debt by setting SMART goals

By MELISSA LAMBARENA of NerdWalletNovember 21, 2019 GMT

Shatoria Smith was tired of the $5,000 in credit card debt she felt was blocking her from reaching her financial goals...

Millennial Money: Vanquish these 5 financial fears

By SEAN PYLES of NerdWalletOctober 22, 2019 GMT

Fear can consume you. The anxiety of the unknown can drive you to pull the blanket over your head, whether you're worried about a rustling sound outside your bedroom window or that you won't have enough retirement savings...

Liz Weston: With money goals, multitasking pays off

By LIZ WESTONNovember 19, 2018 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Tackling money goals one at a time cost financial literacy expert Barbara O'Neill at least $1 million...

Why your credit cards may deserve a second chance

By MELISSA LAMBARENAOctober 3, 2018 GMT

While paying off $1,700 in credit card debt in 2014, Jamie Griffin cut up his card. To tackle the remaining $90,000 in student loans he and his wife carried, he read personal finance experts' tips and turned to cash and a spreadsheet to budget...

The Latest: Pence reports pension plan, football tickets

May 16, 2018 GMT