For many millennials, managing money can feel like walking a tightrope — balancing student loans, housing costs, inflation and the occasional splurge on life’s little joys. But according to financial advisors, there are a few slip-ups that show up again and again, and they can make a big difference in long-term financial health. GOBankingRates spoke with Scott Caufield, CFA, CPA, principal, registered investment advisor at Sophos Wealth Management, and Jimmy Fuentes, consultant with California Hard Money ...

Your monthly rent could do more than just keep a roof over your head. It can also help you build credit. Recent data from TransUnion shows a noticeable jump in the number of people who plan to or already are self-reporting their rent payments. The number of consumers whose rent payments are reported to credit reporting agencies rose to 13% in 2025, up from 11% in 2024, according to the report. Gen Z has the highest participation rate, followed by Millennials and Gen X. Interestingly, property manager part ...