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Summary List Placement  If you're planning to rent out your home for income, there are several things you should do before you start talking with potential renters.  Establish an emergency fund for your property to protect yourself, and make sure you have the proper insurance coverage in place. Being well-versed in your local laws around renting and being a landlord can help you avoid...

A no-fee high-yield savings account can be a great tool to organize your money. Most high-yield savings accounts offer 2% interest or more (although rates are subject to change), while savings accounts at traditional banks can offer as little as 0.01% interest. Everyday people use high-yield savings accounts to store emergency funds, keep track of separate savings goals, and curb impulse spending. Read more personal finance...

Ramit Sethi is the author of the New York Times bestseller, "I Will Teach You To Be Rich." If you're worried about a recession, there are only two things you need to do, according to Sethi: secure an emergency fund and ensure your investments are diversified across, and within, stocks and bonds. Sethi recommends target date funds, which automatically choose a blend of diverse...