It's all over the personal finance world. Entire blogs, books, and TikToks are dedicated to the idea that wiping out every last penny of debt is the key to happiness, freedom, and peace of mind. And ...

In January 2023, I had a decent-sized mortgage and was facing a divorce. On top of that, I was paying most of the mortgage and the bills that come with living in a 4-bedroom home, by myself. As ...

Success looks different these days for young adults who want to be debt-free and spend time with family. Young adults consider success to mean living without debt (64%), supporting a family (60%), and ...

Beyond the Skyline is a podcast and video interview about economic development, real estate and construction in Minnesota.

The soaring cost of living and financial pressures on families have forced six in 10 parents into debt to provide for their children. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 parents of children aged ...

I bought a home with my husband. After we divorced, I sold it and paid off the mortgage. I knew I didn't want another mortgage and was fortunate enough to buy my new place for cash. Being ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...