Mandi Woodruff
Yahoo FinanceBanking executive left his six-figure job to teach Americans about money
The founder of a financial question-and-answer site is taking his mission on the road with a financial education tour.
Yahoo FinanceThe 5 best investments I made in my 20s
Your 20s are some of the most important years for your finances and your career. This week on The Payoff, I'll tell you the 5 best investment I made in my 20’s
Yahoo FinanceTypo turns Oregon woman’s $300 loan into a $40,000 nightmare
Stephanie Banks' $40,000 payday loan nightmare may soon be over. After two years, hundreds of dollars in legal fees, and an ongoing court battle, the lender, Wichita, Kan.-based Rapid Cash, claims it was all a misunderstanding.
Yahoo FinanceThe one time it's OK not to pay off a debt
It’s not always a good idea to pay off old debts. In fact, making even a small payment on an old debt can be the worst thing you could do for your finances.
Yahoo FinanceWalmart-brand prepaid debit cards customers report outage
Green Dot (GDOT), the largest issuer of prepaid debit cards in the US, found itself in hot water this week after a system outage left some customers without full access to their accounts for several days. The complaints centered on Walmart’s (WMT) Green Dot-backed MoneyCard.
Yahoo FinanceThe Payoff: 7 smart ways to save on your wedding
Weddings shouldn’t bankrupt the bride and groom. I’ve got some great tips on how to save on your big day this week on The Payoff.
Yahoo FinanceWhy Robin Wright and Jennifer Lawrence shouldn’t be the heroines of the equal pay debate
Robin Wright joined a growing list actresses like Jennifer Lawrence, Patricia Arquette and Emma Watson to publicly denounced the pay gap.
Yahoo Finance4 things workers need to know about the new overtime rules
Under new rules announced by the Obama administration Wednesday, 4.2 million workers will become eligible for overtime pay.
Yahoo FinanceHere's the real reason payday, title loans are such a massive problem
New research from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau shows just how easy it is for cash-strapped borrowers to get sucked into a vehicle title loan debt trap.
Yahoo FinanceVermont college once led by Bernie Sanders’ wife collapses
Burlington College announced its closure in a statement on Monday, blaming the move, in part, on then-president Jane Sanders, wife of Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
Yahoo FinanceYou only need $1 to invest in this retirement account
Here's how MyRA helps workers save for retirement with as little as $1.
Yahoo Finance5 misconceptions students have about life after college
All in all, 2016 graduates are feeling extremely optimistic about life after graduation. But hidden inside Accenture’s data are a few darker trends graduates should probably be prepared for.
Yahoo FinanceWant great benefits? Work in these industries
Combing through more than 470,000 benefits reviews left by Glassdoor users, the firm looked at which eight industries received the highest quality rating for their benefits.
Yahoo FinanceThere's never been a better time for women to start investing
Ellevest, Worth Financial Management, SheCapital — There's a growing number of promising new digital investing platforms that are tailoring their services solely with the needs of female investors in mind.
Yahoo FinanceBUFFETT: This is the most important investment lesson in the world
Warren Buffett reveals the results of his epic bet: index funds vs. hedge fund.
Yahoo Finance5 things I wish I knew before I got my first job
Millions of college seniors are about to enter the real world. Here's what you should know about your first job after college.
Yahoo FinanceBig banks aren't going to like these new class action rules
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed long-awaited new rules that could prevent financial institutions from blocking customers from filing class action lawsuits.
Yahoo FinanceHow this New Jersey teen earned $500,000 in college scholarships — with a little help from mom
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, a longtime financial coach and author of “College Secrets: How to Save Money, Cut College Costs and Graduate Debt Free" shares tips on how to score scholarships.
Yahoo FinanceYour high school kid should definitely take a gap year before college
Malia Obama is taking a gap year before Harvard. Your kid should consider a gap year, too.
Yahoo FinanceBUFFETT: Don't play the 'stupid' IPO game
Warren Buffett couldn't care less about people who have struck it rich in the frenzy of IPO activity in recent years.
Yahoo FinanceBUFFETT: It doesn't get better than this
For the first time in the company’s history, Berkshire Hathaway is live streaming its annual shareholder meeting on Yahoo Finance.
Yahoo FinanceGym rats are outraged ClassPass raised its prices
ClassPass has raised prices in New York, Toronto, Boston, Dallas, Austin and Atlanta. Members aren't thrilled.
Yahoo FinanceWhy Warren Buffett doesn’t want you to trade stocks like Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett didn’t become a multi-billionaire and grow his company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK), into a $360 billion behemoth without some serious investing chops.
Yahoo FinanceThe best cities to flip homes in the US
It’s a good time to be in the house flipping business.
Yahoo FinanceThe Payoff: There are 5 things you should always negotiate
There are some things in life you would be crazy not to negotiate. I’ll tell you when it’s worth it right now on The Payoff.