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How Much Does Peacock Cost?

How Much Does Peacock Cost?

The Super Bowl streams on Peacock this season. Does that make the $11-per-month price of Premium worth it to you?

May 2, 2026

Kaz Weida's profile page

Kaz Weida's profile page

Kaz Weida is a senior staff writer at The Penny Hoarder covering saving money and budgeting. As a journalist, she has written about a wide array of topics including finance, health, politics, education, and technology for the last decade. Her focus is on educating readers and making a difference in their daily lives. Her work has been featured in Salt Lake City Weekly, Huffington Post, Forbes, Popular Mechanics and many more. Kaz lives in the Salt Lake Valley with her partner, two children, and a senior rescue dog named Foxx.

Apr 18, 2026

How to Make Money on TikTok

How to Make Money on TikTok

The TikTok ban is canceled. Make money by posting vids for an engaged audience.

May 2, 2026

2025 Holiday Spending Report

2025 Holiday Spending Report

Holiday shoppers plan to spend nearly $200 more, on average, on gifts this year than last year, potentially due to tariff-related price increases, a new NerdWallet survey finds.

May 2, 2026

Prequalified Vs. Preapproved For Credit Cards

Prequalified Vs. Preapproved For Credit Cards

There’s a difference between being prequalified and preapproved for a credit card. Learn what each means and their pros and cons.

Apr 25, 2026

How to Become Debt-Free, According to Reddit

How to Become Debt-Free, According to Reddit

Learn to be debt-free from people who worked hard to get there, then posted about it.

May 2, 2026

Michael Archambault's profile page

Michael Archambault's profile page

Michael Archambault writes about the intersection of finances and technology, helping provide readers with a better personal finance experience in the 21st century. He has covered technology in the consumer and business spaces for the past decade, writing for publications and companies such as Digital Trends, Reviews.org, LifeWire, Samsung and Amazon’s Digital Photography Review. Michael has a degree in communications and media production from the New York Institute of Technology. He has appeared on BBC radio, reporting on the latest technology trends. He lives on Long Island with his partner and their four cats — Dusty, Bandit, Otto, and Mochi.

Apr 18, 2026

7 Costly Mistakes You’re Making With Your Travel Rewards Card

7 Costly Mistakes You’re Making With Your Travel Rewards Card

Travel rewards credit cards can be amazing tools, but only if you use them correctly. Here are seven mistakes I’ve made — and some you might be making right now.

Apr 18, 2026

Employee Stock Options: What They Are, How They Work

Employee Stock Options: What They Are, How They Work

Employee stock options are a form of equity compensation that give employees the option to buy a certain amount of company stock at a pre-set price.

Apr 4, 2026

Five Things To Ask Your Partner Each Payday

Five Things To Ask Your Partner Each Payday

Your bank account gets a nice infusion of cash on payday. It can feel tempting to spend once you see that a lump sum gets deposited into your account. However, it’s essential to be on the same page when budgeting with a partner regarding the money you’re spending, how much you’re saving and what your...

Apr 18, 2026

Kristen Pope's profile page

Kristen Pope's profile page

Content published by Kristen Pope

Apr 4, 2026

10 Surprising Uses for Windex That Go Beyond Cleaning Glass

10 Surprising Uses for Windex That Go Beyond Cleaning Glass

Vinegar isn’t the only super performer in your kitchen. Windex — that $3.50 glass cleaner spray you keep under your sink — can be used to detail the interior of your car, to put the shine back in your jewelry and even to unstick zippers. Your store shelves probably carry several varieties of Windex, so...

Apr 18, 2026