Taking control of your finances starts with creating a budget, but there are different methods you can use. Popular budgeting strategies include 50/30/20, zero-based, envelope and pay yourself first.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Dreaming of replacing your paycheck with dividend payments? You'll give up ...

It’s hard to say no when someone asks you for a favor. My previous post explained why that is and how to assertively stand your ground to protect your time, money, and self-respect. But it can also be ...