It’s hard to believe, but 2019 is half over. Take a timeout from barbecues and beaches to give yourself a mid-year financial checkup. Use the seven steps below to guide you.

It's inevitable:Your phone will ALWAYS ring when you set it down to bring something upstairs or the other side of the house. You leap over furniture, pets and toys to grab it, only the find the caller has already hung up - after just one ring. You thumb through the Caller ID, poised to give your mysterious caller a call back when you note the strange area code. Should you, or shouldn’t you, make this call?

Heading out of town for vacation? Whatever your plans, here’s a list of things to take care of before you leave.

Celebrating your friend’s new marriage is great fun, but all those wedding invites can put a strain on your budget. According to research by Express Spending & Saving Tracker, the average wedding guest is out $673 for each wedding they attend. The good news is you don’t need to go into debt to attend. Here's a few hacks to help you celebrate in style—and within budget.