“It all comes down to women and money. I write about it. ”

Emma Johnson

Emma Johnson is an award-winning business + personal finance journalist, AM radio host. Former AP staff and MSN Money columnist. Contributing editor @SUCCESS. NYT, WSJ, Forbes, WIRED, WORTH. Founder: WealthySingleMommy.

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Owning A Home

How to Negotiate Your Rent

People often negotiate the price of a new car or a house, few realize that plenty more things can be bargained for–including rent.

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Credit Management

Credit or Debit?

That's a question we often hear when we're shopping. We may automatically default to one choice, so it's easy to forget that not all plastic is the same.

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Owning A Home

How Does a HELOC Work?

For homeowners with plenty of equity in their property, a home equity line of credit (or HELOC) can be a convenient line of credit. But how does it work?

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Family & Career

Personal Finance Habits for Parents

How do you raise financially responsible children? By demonstrating good financial habits as a parent. Check out these 5 personal finance tips for parents.

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Owning A Home

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?

Considering paying off your mortgage early? It could be a smart move. Discover the pros and cons of early home loan payoff.

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Owning A Home

Home Buying Tips for Millennials

Think homeownership is impossible for you? Here's how 20- and 30-somethings can make the dream a reality.

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Family & Career

Negotiating a Pay Raise

Nearly 60% of workers never ask for a raise. Don't be one of them. Three steps to negotiating that salary increase you deserve.

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Family & Career

6 Financial Rules Every College Freshman Should Know

Does your college student know money basics? Here are 6 rules every freshman should know.

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Family & Career

7 Tips to Survive a Divorce Financially

Divorce is difficult but it does not have to be a total financial disaster. Here are some tips to ensure you land on your feet in the long term.

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Owning A Home

8 Questions to Ask Before You Refinance

Thinking of refinancing before rates jump? Hold your horses. Make sure to consider these 8 questions before you refi.

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Owning A Home

3 Secrets to Paying Off a Mortgage Early

These 3 strategies for early home loan payoff can help save thousands of dollars.

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Credit Management

Credit or Debit?

That's a question we often hear when we're shopping. We may automatically default to one choice, so it's easy to forget that not all plastic is the same.

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Credit Management

Car Loans: A Winning Tool for Building Credit

Taking out a car loan is an excellent opportunity to build your credit. Find out why.

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Travel & Adventure

Tips for Traveling with Credit Cards

How to use your credit card overseas without any catastrophes.

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Credit Management

Making the Most of Your Credit Cards

Credit cards sometimes justifiably get a bad rap. But here are 8 ways to maximize the advantages of your plastic and potentially improve your finances.

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Family & Career

Pros and Cons of Working in College

Did you know students who work while in college are more likely to learn, have a good experience and graduate on time?

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Family & Career

7 Ways to Make More Money

From finding side gigs to participating in medical studies, there are countless ways to earn more money now.

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Credit Management

7 Signs of Credit Card Catastrophe

Using cash advances to pay for everyday expenses? Not opening credit card bills? You may be headed for credit card catastrophe.

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