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Scared About Your Kids’ Futures? 6 Steps You Can Take Today
More of us are scared about our children’s futures, according to surveys. Here are some steps you can take today.
Apr 4, 2026
Inexpensive Cuts of Meat to Wow Your Guests This Holiday Season
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
Want to Bank Online? Try One of These Top Checking Accounts
Setting up a direct deposit and don’t know where to start? These are the best online checking accounts of 2019, most with no fees and high APY.
Apr 18, 2026
The 7 Best Crypto Exchanges, Platforms & Apps for 2026
The best crypto exchange for you will depend heavily on your investing or trading goals and level of experience with cryptocurrencies. We'll break down the choices to help you choose.
Apr 4, 2026
This Company Helps You Buy a House — No Down Payment Needed
Can’t save up for a down payment on a house? Here’s how to buy a house with no money down — no kidding. This bank can help.
Apr 4, 2026
Titan Invest Review 2023: Pros and Cons
Titan is an investment platform that combines the low cost, hands-off approach of a robo-adviser with a portfolio actively managed by registered advisers with hedge fund creds. The platform isn’t a hedge fund. It’s an investment adviser that combines efficient technology with creative investing strategies its founders learned while working for hedge funds and other...
Apr 18, 2026
Resist the Urge to Splurge: 5 Smart Things to Do With Your Tax Refund
Most U.S. tax filers will be getting a tax refund this year. It will feel like free money, but you shouldn’t blow it on luxuries. Here’s our list of smart things you can do with your tax refund.
Apr 4, 2026
Dear Penny: I Don’t Think My Brother is Handling Mom’s Estate Fairly. Help!
Dear Half, You’re correct that being the executor of the estate means your brother is responsible for distributing your mother’s assets. It also means he’s responsible for carrying out any other wishes laid out in a will, and closing out legal and financial affairs, like paying off debts, closing accounts and filing final tax returns....
Apr 18, 2026
6 Online Shopping Sites That Are Off the Beaten Path
Almost all of us do some shopping online. It’s just so easy: You point and click, then go to your “cart” and pay for your order. Boom, you’re done. If you’re shopping only on Amazon or eBay or Etsy, though, you’re missing out on some really good deals. We scouted out a bunch of obscure...
Apr 4, 2026
Vanguard Digital Advisor Review 2026: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
Vanguard Digital Advisor is an affordable robo-advisory service using several of Vanguard’s key exchange-traded funds to create a personalized retirement plan and portfolio for investors.
Apr 4, 2026
Simple Finance Review: An Online-Only Account With Built-in Savings and Budgeting Tools
In May 2021, Simple Bank was shut down with its accounts transferred to its parent company, BBVA, which is now part of PNC. If you're looking for an online bank, check out our list of the best online banks for 2021. The banking industry has moved online in recent years, and some institutions are...
Apr 18, 2026
This Huge Online Thrift Store Sells Stuff From America’s Lost Luggage
When film director Daniel Scheinert won multiple Oscars at the 2023 Academy Awards, he wasn’t wearing a tuxedo made by some fashionable designer. Instead, he bought a used tux from a unique store called Unclaimed Baggage. That store answers the question: What happens to lost luggage that never gets found? It ends up at the...
Apr 4, 2026