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These 3 Cities Are The Most Expensive Places To Own A Pet —How Pet Insurance Can Help

These 3 Cities Are The Most Expensive Places To Own A Pet —How Pet Insurance Can Help

Pet owners in Portland, Oregon, Portland, Maine and Seattle are spending above average on pet-related costs. The right pet insurance policy and add-on can help.

Jun 20, 2026

Boston Logan International Airport Introduces Off-Site TSA Screening Site| Forbes Advisor

Boston Logan International Airport Introduces Off-Site TSA Screening Site| Forbes Advisor

TSA opened its latest remote screening location at Boston Logan International Airport, where travelers can pay $9 to skip long security lines.

Jun 20, 2026

29% Of Small Businesses Are Struggling To Hire—How The Right Recruiting Software Can Help

29% Of Small Businesses Are Struggling To Hire—How The Right Recruiting Software Can Help

Nearly 3 in 10 small businesses are struggling to hire workers. Learn how recruiting software can help fill open roles faster.

Jun 20, 2026

Monthly Budget Calculator

Monthly Budget Calculator

This free budget calculator uses the 50/30/20 rule to suggest how much of your monthly income to should go to needs, wants and savings.

Jul 25, 2026

Gift Card Exchange Options that Pay Cash

Gift Card Exchange Options that Pay Cash

What do you do with gift cards you don’t want or remaining balances you won't spend? Sell your gift card online, donate it to charity or trade with friends and neighbors.

Jul 25, 2026

Monthly Budget Calculator

Monthly Budget Calculator

This free budget calculator uses the 50/30/20 rule to suggest how much of your monthly income to should go to needs, wants and savings.

Jul 25, 2026

Average Mortgage Rates Just Fell. Should You Consider Refinancing?

Average Mortgage Rates Just Fell. Should You Consider Refinancing?

The weekly average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell for the first time in three weeks, to 6.48%, according to Freddie Mac.

Jun 20, 2026

1 In 3 Americans Don’t Know VA Loans Can Require No Down Payment, Survey Finds

1 In 3 Americans Don’t Know VA Loans Can Require No Down Payment, Survey Finds

A new survey found many Americans don’t realize VA loans can offer zero-down financing, potentially causing eligible buyers to overlook a key homebuying benefit.

Jun 20, 2026

Alaska Airlines Makes It Harder To Earn Atmos Points For Budget Flyers

Alaska Airlines Makes It Harder To Earn Atmos Points For Budget Flyers

Atmos Rewards program members will no longer receive points on Saver fares booked after June 11 or flown after August 1.

Jun 6, 2026

Low-Earning Programs Could Soon Lose Access To Federal Student Loans

Low-Earning Programs Could Soon Lose Access To Federal Student Loans

Some college programs risk losing access to federal student loans if their graduates don’t earn enough following a new Trump administration proposal.

Jun 20, 2026

Financial Literacy Drops To 10-Year Low—And Gen Z Is Struggling The Most

Financial Literacy Drops To 10-Year Low—And Gen Z Is Struggling The Most

Financial literacy is hitting new lows as Gen Z relies on AI tools for money tips. The right budgeting app can help improve your financial literacy.

Jun 20, 2026

Fed Beige Book Warns Of Higher Credit Card Usage And Financial Strain Across Middle-Income Households—This Strategy Can Help

Fed Beige Book Warns Of Higher Credit Card Usage And Financial Strain Across Middle-Income Households—This Strategy Can Help

New Fed report finds credit card usage is rising and middle-income families are struggling. The right 0% APR credit card can help.

Jun 20, 2026