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What Happens if Your Parents Stop Paying on Your Student Loans?
Student loan debt is an ongoing problem in the U.S. — one-fifth of college graduates still owe on the funds they borrowed for their education. If you’re one of the graduates repaying student loans, shelling out the money each month can be a challenge, especially with all your other expenses. But for some students, parents...
Apr 4, 2026
Stick to the Plan! 7-Step Guide to Making Money From Systematic Investing
People are often afraid to invest in the stock market because they’re worried about buying at the wrong time and losing money. Some may also believe they don’t have enough money to start systematic investing, which is a smart way to make money over time. It’s natural to be afraid of the unknown, but the...
Apr 4, 2026
Public App Review 2025: Pros and Cons
It’s clear from the popularity of online forums about investing (hi, Reddit), that a lot of beginner investors value the advice of fellow investors as much as — or more than — that of an actual financial advisor. So it was only a matter of time before an investment app built the community right into...
Apr 18, 2026
How to Buy Palantir Stock (PLTR)
Palantir Technologies is a Denver-based data analytics firm that trades under the PLTR ticker symbol. It is widely known for its software platforms — Foundry, Gotham and Apollo — used…
May 2, 2026
5 Best-Performing Real Estate ETFs for May 2026
Real estate is well known as a path to increasing wealth, and real estate ETFs make it easier to get into the sector than buying traditional real estate.
May 2, 2026
Scared to Invest? This App Has Experts Who Manage Your Investments For You
Scared to invest? This app has experts who’ll help manage your stocks for you. They’re humans, not just robots sticking your money in index funds.
Apr 4, 2026
NetCredit Personal Loans 2023 Review
There are places to get loans even if your credit score has fallen off the cliff. You may need that extra money for a medical or housing emergency despite the fact you have other financial obligations or are not making a top salary. NetCredit is a lender that caters to clients with low credit ratings....
Apr 4, 2026
Current U.S. Inflation Rate Is 2.4%: Chart and Why It Matters
The current U.S. inflation rate is 3.3%. The CPI rose 0.3% from January to February. The energy index rose 0.6%, shelter increased 0.2% and food increased 0.4%.
May 2, 2026
Crypto Tax Guide: 2025 and 2026 Rates and Rules
Crypto taxes are 0%, 15% or 20% on crypto held more than a year, or 10%-37% for crypto held less than a year. Taxable income and filing status affect the bill.
May 2, 2026
Donating on Giving Tuesday? Here’s How It Could Help You Come Tax Time
The holidays are a time for giving — not just getting. But if you’re hoarding your pennies like we are, then donating to charity may not be your top priority. But after we enjoy Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it will be time for Giving Tuesday. Instead of buying more stuff, this international movement is...
Apr 4, 2026
Concierge Medicine: Is Extra Time With a Doctor Worth the Extra Cost?
Modern medicine is so frustrating. First you wait weeks for an appointment — or months. Then you sit and cool your heels in the waiting room. Then some staffer asks you a bunch of questions. Finally you get an impersonal 10-minute consultation with your actual doctor before they have to move on to their next...
Apr 4, 2026
Why I Use M1 Finance (Even Though it Doesn’t Score the Highest)
I went from testing M1 Finance for work to using it in my personal investing because its niche offering filled a void in my investing plan. Here's why.
May 2, 2026