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Here’s How to Negotiate Rent in an Out-Of-Control Market
Let’s face it: Rent is out of control. There is some good news, though. Asking rents have fallen 1% since this time last year, according to Redfin's latest report on rents — that's the biggest drop since February 2024. Median asking rents for no- or one-bedroom apartments dropped 1.4% to $1,481 per month, two-bedroom apartments...
Apr 4, 2026
Stocks vs. Bonds: What Are the Differences and What To Know
Stocks have unlimited growth potential, but bonds are safer. How do you get the risk/reward mix right? Here are 5 things investors should know about stocks vs bonds.
Apr 18, 2026
Unwanted Gift Cards? Here’s How to Cash Out Online
Did you get gift cards for Christmas that you don’t want? Here are the best tips and websites to sell gift cards for cash.
Apr 4, 2026
Here Are 5 Money Moves You Should Make If You Want to Retire by 2040
Retirement always seems so far away, but the sooner your start saving, the better off you’ll be. Here are some easy money moves you can make today to set yourself up for a happy future.
Apr 18, 2026
Here’s How To Watch All the Channels You Get With Cable — Without Paying for Cable
This live TV streaming service lets you watch all the channels you get with cable — without paying for cable. Yes, even live sports.
Apr 4, 2026
Bear Market 101: What You Really Need to Know
If you've been following stock market news in 2025, you've probably heard the term "bear market." A bear market is a prolonged drop in the stock market of 20% or more. Bear markets may seem terrifying, particularly if you monitor your retirement accounts and other investments daily. But bear markets tend to be short, and...
Apr 18, 2026
This Free App Analyzes Your Spending and Helps You Keep It Under Control
Face it: You’re no personal finance guru. But this app will help teach you better money habits, even if you never seem to learn from your mistakes.
Apr 18, 2026
Crypto.com Review 2026: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
Crypto.com offers a massive selection of digital assets and has fees that can be quite low.
Apr 4, 2026
Critical Illness Insurance: Here’s What You Should Know Before You Sign Up
Heart attack. Stroke. Kidney failure. Cancer. They may not be fun to think about, but they might be worth preparing for -- and that goes for your finances, too. According to the National Cancer Institute, the cost of cancer treatment commonly tops $10,000 a month… and that’s not counting peripheral expenses, like job loss or...
Apr 18, 2026
4 Ways to Get Health Coverage If You Retire Before 65
Is this you? You are not yet 65 years old. You are retiring early. You need health insurance. If it is, congratulations! The old standby that people retire when they turn 65 years of age no longer holds true. For one reason or another, people are hanging up their work boots well before they reach...
Apr 4, 2026
6 End-of-Year Money Moves to Make Now and Set Yourself Up for 2023
Don’t let the calendar turn to Jan. 1 without making these end-of-year money moves to help you crush your financial goals in 2023.
Apr 18, 2026
4 Things Homebuyers Can Do About the Highest Mortgage Rates in 14 Years
Just when you thought the housing market couldn’t get any tougher, it throws another obstacle at you. Mortgages are getting more expensive. Interest rates on mortgages just climbed over 6%, the highest they’ve been in 14 years. In today’s turbocharged housing market, with its alarmingly high prices, this doesn’t make affording a house any easier....
Apr 18, 2026