The Financial Glow Up

Tackle taxes, health and savings now to save yourself hassles later.

Trendy ideas often turn into sweeping advice. But what works for one person may not be true for someone with a different financial life.

Paying off debt is a worthy target, but financial tunnel vision could cost you in the long run.

Mobile payment services like Square change the tipping dynamic. It's OK to resist.

Some no-questions-asked cash can help sidestep spending squabbles.

Liabilities are the debts you're obligated to repay, such as auto and student loans.

Think about what you want and why. Then, assess where you are right now to determine what you need to do to get there.

Assets are things with monetary value that you own, such as property or funds in your savings account.