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Investing in Gold: the Pros, the Cons and Whether to Even Invest at All
Human beings have been hoarding gold since biblical times, and that’s never changed. In fact, gold is having kind of a moment right now. The price of gold is up. More people are investing in gold because they’re afraid of stock market fluctuations and the possibility of a recession. And for the first time in...
Apr 18, 2026
Don’t Gamble on Meme Stocks. 3 Safer Strategies from a Financial Planner
Don’t gamble on trendy “meme” stocks like GameStop that are being talked up online. Here are three safer strategies from a financial planner.
Apr 3, 2026
3 Essential Lessons From GameStop’s Shocking Highs and Lows
Pretend you invested $10,000 in GameStop stock at 10 a.m. Eastern time Thursday. You would’ve had $2,684 by 11:20 a.m. By 2:10 p.m., you’d have been back in the black with $10,481. By Wall Street’s close at 4 p.m., your $10,000 investment would have come crashing back down to $4,124. By 5:41 p.m., after-hour trading...
Apr 18, 2026
Is 2023 a Good Time to Invest? Plus 4 Other Pressing Money Questions — Answered
Is 2022 a good time to invest? Plus five more pressing money questions from our readers — answered by a certified financial planner.
Apr 4, 2026
How Many Bitcoins Are There?
Bitcoin has released about 19.96 million of the 21 million total coins its source code will ever make available. But the last coins won't be minted until 2140.
May 2, 2026
Dear Penny: Can I Keep My $150K Inheritance Secret From My Kids’ Dad?
Dear K., Suppose your kids’ father would somehow learn of your inheritance. It really wouldn’t matter because he wouldn’t be entitled to it. Even when two people are married, inheritances and gifts belong solely to the inheriting spouse. So the worst-case scenario is that your ex finds out about your $150,000 windfall, asks you for...
Apr 18, 2026
39 Totally Free Ways to Treat Yo Self
We’re firm believers in self-pampering here at The Penny Hoarder — but indulging doesn’t have to mean destroying your budget! Here are 39 totally free ways to treat yo self.
Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026
Vanguard Review 2026: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
NerdWallet's brokerage experts review Vanguard, a leader in low-cost investing that gears its offerings to long-term retirement investors.
Apr 4, 2026
These 8 Cheap DASH Diet Recipes Are Winners for Your Body and Your Wallet
The DASH diet has been shown to turn around hypertension in a jiffy. If done right, it’s super affordable, too! Here are 8 recipes — and a heap of savings tips to boot.
Apr 4, 2026
Acorns Review 2023: The Lowdown on This Popular Investing App
This tool helped one writer manage to put away a chunk of change — without even noticing. Here’s her Acorns review.
Apr 18, 2026
With Credit Card Rates Rising Fast, Here’s How to Ask for a Better Deal
Swiping your credit card has now become more expensive than ever, and it’s because credit card interest rates are rising crazy fast. That’s why we think you should call your credit card company and ask for a better rate — pronto. We’re serious about this! But first, let us explain: Your credit card’s interest rate,...
Apr 4, 2026