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What’s a Bin Store, and Why Are They Popping Up All Over the Place?
One after another, bin stores are popping up all over America. There’s Bin City New York, located on Long Island. Cheap Charlie’s Bargain Bins in Appleton, Wisconsin. Bargains in a Box, a Chicago-based chain. Not to mention Where Ya Bin in Columbus, Ohio. What’s a bin store, you ask? It’s a store where shoppers rummage...
Apr 4, 2026
4 Things Dead People Can Teach Us About Investing
When it comes to investing your money, dead people have the right idea. Here are four things the dead can teach us about the stock market.
Apr 4, 2026
How to Add 200+ Points to Your Credit Score If You Want to Buy a House
Be like these three women and add 200+ points to your credit score. In order to buy the best home possible, each of them put herself in position to get the best mortgage she could.
Apr 4, 2026
Here’s Why More Seniors Are Sharing Their Homes With Strangers
When Marilyn* was 74, her husband died and she needed to find a way to pay her bills and stay in her home. That’s when she heard about home sharing, an increasingly popular arrangement in which a homeowner rents out an extra bedroom in their house. “I had a master suite that wasn’t being used...
Apr 4, 2026
A Guide to Mutual Funds for People Who Don’t Speak Wall Street
You’ve probably heard Wall Street people talk about them on TV, but you might still be wondering: What is a mutual fund? We break it down.
Apr 18, 2026
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Sarah Li-Cain is a personal finance writer based in Jacksonville, Florida, specializing in real estate, insurance, banking, loans and credit. She is the host of the Buzzsprout and Beyond the Dollar podcasts.
Apr 4, 2026
Groceries Are Getting More Expensive (Again). Here’s How to Afford Everything You Need
It’s not your imagination. Groceries are getting more expensive. Here are some tips for getting more bang for your buck at the grocery store.
Apr 4, 2026
5 Ways to Be ‘Money Proud’
A new personal finance book helps consumers protect their finances while embracing life.
Jul 25, 2026
17 Ways to Make Money Without a Job
A 9-5 career isn't the only way to earn income. Paid market research, cash-back apps, renting stuff and rideshare are among ideas to explore.
Jul 25, 2026
ESPP: What to Know About Employee Stock Purchase Plans
An employee stock purchase plan or ESPP lets employees buy company stock at a discount via payroll deductions. The ESPP then purchases the shares for the employees.
Jul 25, 2026
4 Savings Strategies to Pay Off Your Mortgage — Once and For All
It’s true. A mortgage is a marathon, not a sprint. But any marathon can turn into a sprint when you know the finish line isn’t far or realize your pace has been too leisurely. Financially, there are things you can do to increase your pace, even without necessarily increasing how much you pay monthly. [call_out_box...
Apr 4, 2026
These Are the 5 Smartest Things to Do if You Don’t Get Another $1,200 Stimulus Check
If you don’t get another stimulus check, here are some other resources that can help you get through these tough times.
Apr 4, 2026