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Home Prices Are Dropping In These 4 Major Metros—Is Yours On The List?
Housing market prices have dropped in Seattle, Denver, Tampa and Dallas, but homes remain costly overall. These mortgage lenders can help secure low rates.
Jun 20, 2026
Lawmakers Crack Down On ‘Surveillance Pricing’ As Grocery Costs Continue To Rise
New surveys find most consumers are in favor of states banning grocery stores and other retailers using personal data to change item prices.
Jun 20, 2026
Ordering Takeout All Summer? These Credit Cards Can Make It Cheaper
Many Americans use food delivery app services but may not know these credit cards can cover membership fees and offer other perks.
Jun 20, 2026
Prime Day Comes a Month Early
Prime Day is June 23-26. Shop the sale strategically, and it's good time to save on essentials or a well-planned splurge.
Jul 25, 2026
The Best Budget Apps for 2026: Pros, Cons and What Users Say
The best budget apps are user-approved and typically sync with banks to track and categorize spending. YNAB, PocketGuard and Monarch Money all make our list.
Jul 25, 2026
How to Save Money on Groceries: Strategies That Actually Work
Save money on groceries by using coupon apps, paying with rewards credit cards, trying generic labels and using other money-saving tricks.
Jul 25, 2026
Where to Sell Stuff Online: 12 Ideas
Selling on eBay, Amazon and Mercari comes with fees. Using Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist usually requires a meet up.
Jul 25, 2026
10 Best Cheap Stocks For 2026
Cheap stocks typically trade at $5 or less. To filter for volatility, Forbes Advisor screened the list for best stocks less than $30.
Jun 6, 2026
Best Cannabis Stocks of 2026
Cannabis stocks remain a high-risk, high-potential investment. To determine our picks for the best stocks, we considered companies trading in the U.S. and Canada.
Jun 6, 2026
Many Americans Misjudge The Cost Of Life Insurance—Here’s Why Coverage Matters
Many Americans overestimate the cost of life insurance. Here’s why experts say coverage remains an important financial safety net.
Jun 20, 2026
Need A Name For Your New Cat? These Are The 20 Most Popular Cat Names In The U.S.
Loving your cats? Easy. Naming them? Not so much. That’s why Forbes Advisor dug through more than 200,000 pet cat names and compiled a list of the most popular ones in the U.S. to help you come up with a name for your future cat or kitten. According to an analysis of 12 months of Forbes Advisor p
Jun 20, 2026
We Saved $2,250 a Year by Reviewing Our Insurance Coverage
An insurance checkup helped two Nerds (us!) spot coverage gaps and save some serious cash.
Jul 25, 2026