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What Is a Robo-Advisor: Here’s How They Work

What Is a Robo-Advisor: Here’s How They Work

Robo-advisers can be a stress-free, low-fee way to grow your nest egg. Here’s what you need to know about trusting your portfolio to a robot.

Apr 18, 2026

I Survived No Spend November! Here’s What I Learned — and How Much I Saved

I Survived No Spend November! Here’s What I Learned — and How Much I Saved

Did you take part in No Spend November this year? This Penny Hoarder did. She saved over $600 — and learned some important lessons along the way.

Apr 4, 2026

How to Buy Amazon Stock (AMZN)

How to Buy Amazon Stock (AMZN)

Learn what you need to know before buying Amazon stock, including how much to buy, what research to do and how this stock fits in your investment goals.

May 2, 2026

How to Buy Google Stock: Investing in GOOGL

How to Buy Google Stock: Investing in GOOGL

Google trades publicly under two ticker symbols: GOOGL and GOOG. What separates the two is voting rights. Here's how to buy Google stock.

May 2, 2026

4 Positive Ways You Can Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates

4 Positive Ways You Can Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates

It’s all over the news these days — interest rates continue to rise. Student loan borrowers with variable rates and borrowers with credit card debt will certainly feel the pinch. Potential homebuyers who waited through historically low interest rates to save for down payments now face interest rates of 7% on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage,...

Apr 18, 2026

The Cheapest (and Most Expensive) Cars to Maintain, Ranked

The Cheapest (and Most Expensive) Cars to Maintain, Ranked

The costs of owning a car extend way beyond the original purchase price — especially once you factor in long-term maintenance costs. So what’s the cheapest car, overall?

Apr 18, 2026

Wow Your Guests This Holiday Season With These Inexpensive Cuts of Meat

Wow Your Guests This Holiday Season With These Inexpensive Cuts of Meat

The holidays bring gift giving and cookie exchanges, hot cocoa and holiday movies, festive feasts and delicious eats — it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But, it’s also the most expensive time of the year. Among buying gifts for loved ones, traveling to see family and attending holiday functions, the last thing we...

Apr 18, 2026

This Program Helps Low-Income Families Buy Homes – No Down Payment Needed

This Program Helps Low-Income Families Buy Homes – No Down Payment Needed

You want to own your own home. It’s part of the American dream, right?  But saving up that magical 20% for a down payment seems impossible. Even 10% would take years. All you want is a nice, affordable house in the suburbs, or even out in the country. You might be in luck, thanks to...

Apr 18, 2026

Pi Day Deals You Don’t Have to be a Math Nerd to Enjoy

Pi Day Deals You Don’t Have to be a Math Nerd to Enjoy

The number pi is 3.14. Tuesday is 3/14, National Pi Day. Here’s our list of Pi Day deals and discounts on pizza and pies.

Apr 4, 2026

21 Best-Performing International ETFs

21 Best-Performing International ETFs

International ETFs can provide an easy way to diversify outside the U.S. Here are the best-performing ex-U.S., regional and single-country ETFs over the last year.

May 2, 2026

The Financial Advice Your Parents Gave You Is… Outdated. Here’s What to Do Instead

The Financial Advice Your Parents Gave You Is… Outdated. Here’s What to Do Instead

The financial advice your parents gave you is outdated. Here’s what to do instead.

Apr 4, 2026

The 4 Worst Mistakes That Can Bankrupt You

The 4 Worst Mistakes That Can Bankrupt You

These are the five quickest ways you can go broke — and here’s how you can avoid those things. Because being broke stinks.

Apr 4, 2026