Consumers are embracing a new definition of financial success built on resilience and debt-free living, according to KeyBank’s annual Financial Mobility Survey. The newly released survey found that ...

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 ...

Traditionally, financial success meant hitting major milestones like buying a home or getting married. Today, that’s changing. The survey found that 53% of Americans say paying for experiences or ...

Living paycheck to paycheck can feel like a discouraging, never-ending cycle. It’s easy to get stuck in, yet feels impossible to escape. Many factors contribute to getting trapped into this hamster ...

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 ...

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 ...