Robert Carnevale

Robert Carnevale is a personal finance news writer. When he's not writing about money, he's covering the tech circuit and penning novels.

Personal Finance Courses Help Students Get Better College Funding, Study Finds

Research suggests financial literacy can lead to more grants and lower-cost borrowing.

Record Numbers of Americans Behind on Their Car Loans

Despite the strong labor market, Americans can’t keep up with their car loan payments.

The Average Tax Refund Is Down 8.4%, But That May Change

During the first week of tax season, taxpayers received smaller refunds by an average of $170.

The Fed Reveals a Direct Link Between Student Loan Debt and a Decline in Homeownership

Student debt is responsible for a nearly 20% decline in homeownership among young adults.

Millennials Think They’ll Have a Million in Savings By Age 45

The actual age most Americans see a seven-figure bank account is much later if at all.

The FBI Has Issued a Warning About This Latest Real Estate Scam

Criminal hackers have devised a way to fleece you of your down payment.