finances

House payments can eat up a big part of the monthly budget, but some states are cheaper than others. Believe it or not, Idaho has among the highest mortgages in the U.S.

When you're getting married, when do you combine finances? When you're engaged? Once you return from the honeymoon? Never? I had a therapist tell me that money was the single biggest factor in marital issues, so what's the best move?

We know bills might be staring you in the face right now and if that's where the $1000 goes, we totally get it. But what if you could blow it, and spend the entire amount on fuzzy slippers and hazelnut spread?

Most of us will spend about $2000 filling up the tank this year, and it's likely we'll overpay by a few hundred dollars. But there are three things we can do to make sure we're not getting the shaft.

To have $5000 in your bank account by the end of the year, it's a matter of putting aside a little bit every week and being disciplined about the process. This is the way to do it.

If you're staying close to Boise this summer, there's one big reason behind it.

Can you afford life without help from Mom and Dad? If you need a boost from them to make the bills every month you're not alone.

Gas stations tend to raise prices at a certain time every day, and if you can get to the pump before that two-hour window you'll be able to beat the price increase. Oh, and the best day of the week to buy gas is not today.

The average tax refund this year will be about $3000, and that might make for a really nice shopping spree. But the most popular choice for using that wad of cash is the one you probably least expect.

Most people say they finally become comfortable with their finances when they reach a certain age, and it's under the age of 40. And if you've already blown by this milestone and you're not feeling too money-confident yet, we've got some easy tricks to get there.