Personal finance encompasses the whole universe of managing individual and family finances, taking responsibility for your current and future financial situation, and setting financial goals.

Investopedia / Sydney Saporito Personal finance is a term that covers managing your money as well as saving and investing. It encompasses budgeting, banking, insurance, mortgages, investments ...

Figuring out how to handle your money can be stressful enough without personal finance jargon getting in your way. Knowing the definitions behind words such as "amortization," "deductible," or ...