Despite a weaker than anticipated June jobs report on Friday, a series of strong economic data releases last week increased the likelihood of further rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, which weighed on stock and bond markets.

Saving money is not always easy and it can be tempting to put off reviewing your finances for another day. But small improvements to the way you think about saving money today could add up quickly.

When saving money for the future, be it a deposit for a house , creating an emergency fund , or getting ready for retirement , choosing the correct savings account for your situation is an important decision.

U.S. equity markets took a breather last week from their recent surge as investor sentiment was hit by interest rate concerns and weakening economic data. For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.8%, while the Dow Jones and Nasdaq Composite lost 1.0% and 0.6%, respectively.

Peeling back the paint and discovering that your house has many, many, many more issues than you bargained for can be a real shock. What do you do when your dream home turns into your own personal nightmare? Is a so-called “money pit” worth fixing? Or is it better to throw in the towel?