David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

Dear Heloise: You never know when an emergency will occur, which is why you should always have enough cash on hand. It should be stashed away in a place that is easily accessible. If you have a hidden ...

If your money keeps you up at night, there's a chance it's because your mattress is lumpy from all the dollar bills stuffed under it. That's right: Some people still stash cash under their mattresses.