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The 6 Best Language Learning Apps to Get You Talking
Learning a new language is not only fun, you can also make new friends while traveling or talk to bilingual family members. Plus, knowing another language is a marketable skill in a variety of fields. Many of the best language learning apps are inexpensive — you will pay less than the price of a takeout meal each...
Apr 18, 2026
10 Things You Should Rent Instead of Buy
People have been renting cars, wedding tents and folding chairs for decades. Renting dresses is now a regular practice for people who love high fashion. But online companies, as well as independent entrepreneurs, are steadily increasing the array of things consumers can rent instead of buy. Most often, the rental period is flexible and renting...
Apr 18, 2026
Play Santa Without Going Broke With Our Holiday Budget Planner
Before you make your holiday shopping list, you need to make a budget. Sure, budget planning isn’t that fun — but with this free budget template, it’s easy!
Apr 18, 2026
Groceries 101
Everything you need to know about getting the most out of your grocery runs.
Apr 18, 2026
12 Easy Ways to Finally Stop Wasting Money on Random Stuff
Impulse buying can wreak havoc on your bank account. Here’s how to cut that mindless shopping habit out of your life.
Apr 18, 2026
The Wealth Gap Between Owning and Renting — And How It Impacts Your American Dream
The wealth gap between renters and homeowners in the U.S. is pretty wide. In fact, the median homeowner has a net worth of $400,000, while the median renter has just $10,400, according to a recent report by the Aspen Institute. This gap has sparked a growing divide between the “haves” and “have-nots,” leaving many renters...
Apr 18, 2026
Here’s Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Time to Buy Almost Everything
When’s the best time to buy… just about anything? Here’s your shopping calendar.
Apr 18, 2026
How to Save for a Vacation Without Breaking the Bank
Itching to travel but not sure how to save for a vacation? These 10 tips will help you build your travel fund so you can be on your way.
Apr 18, 2026
Dear Penny: I live with my girlfriend, who makes more money than me. She complains I don’t pay enough toward bills. What’s fair?
Dear Significantly, Managing money and splitting expenses as a couple is always a tricky subject, and it’s exacerbated when your finances are significantly different. Determining how to do this in your relationship isn’t necessarily about what’s “fair,” but about what makes you both feel like you’re secure and supported in a life you’re building together....
Apr 18, 2026
40 Best Companies For Remote Work in 2026: Work From Home or Anywhere
Ready to ditch the cubicle and communal kitchen? This list of work-from-home companies will have you doing just that.
Apr 18, 2026
Standard Deductions For 2024 And 2025 Tax Returns
The IRS has released the standard deduction amounts for the 2025-2026 tax year. Find the new rates and information on extra benefits for people over 65.
May 23, 2026
Here’s How to Turn Your Old Fisher Price Sets, LEGOS and GI Joes Into Cash
Know this if you are trying to sell old toys: Vintage toy stores may pay up to $700 for Hasbro’s rare 1967 GI Joe female nurse. They would love to buy a retired Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer LEGO set for $600 or more. The Fisher Price blue A-frame house might fetch $50. But they...
Apr 18, 2026