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The Beginner’s Guide to Investing with Certificates of Deposit
Have you ever invested in a certificate of deposit? If you’re curious about these guaranteed investments, here’s your guide to figuring out if they’re right for you — and finding the best interest rates.
Apr 18, 2026
Here’s How to Save Money on the 5 Weird School Supplies Kids Are Begging For
Parents, have you noticed how your kids’ school supplies keep getting fancier and fancier? All those markers and notebooks keep adding more glitter and sparkles. More bells and whistles — more pizzazz. Take the state of glue, for example. Back when your father was in kindergarten, Little Junior probably made do with plain standard white...
Apr 4, 2026
This App Helps You Avoid Overdraft Fees by Advancing You up to $250
Get cash between paychecks — without an expensive payday loan. More than a quarter-million people are using this payday advance app that helps you avoid overdraft fees with a loan of $250.
Apr 4, 2026
Handy 8-Point Home Inspection Checklist Holds Off Buyer's Remorse
After lots of hours looking for the right number of bedrooms, a great kitchen, and enough square footage on the perfect lot, you finally found your family’s dream house. Those things are crossed off your checklist. Now onto the home inspection checklist to make sure the dream house doesn’t turn into a nightmare. With a...
Apr 18, 2026
Want to Earn More Interest and Pad Your Savings? Try This CD Strategy
This savings strategy fell out of the spotlight for a few years, but it’s making a comeback. Is it a good choice for you? Here’s how to figure it out — and build your own CD ladder.
Apr 18, 2026
Bonds Keep Your Money Safe in a Volatile Market. Here’s How
Investing in bonds can add stability to your portfolio and mitigate the risks of the stock market. Here’s what beginners should know about bonds.
Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026
This App Helps You Invest Like a Hedge Fund (You Can Start with $500)
Can’t afford to join a hedge fund? Here’s how to invest like a hedge fund titan — even if you’re not wealthy. This app mirrors the strategies of those exclusive clubs for rich investors.
Apr 4, 2026
Worried About Your Deposits? This Is How the FDIC Works to Protect Your Money
The sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have raised questions about federal protections on bank deposits. The good news is that deposit insurance works and you shouldn’t have to worry about your money. Depositors at those banks had full access to their funds as of Monday, March 13, after the federal government...
Apr 18, 2026
Cash Is King Again: High Interest Rates Make Safe Investments More Attractive
After more than a decade of record low and near-zero interest rates, cash is king once again. For the first time in years, cash investments are fetching sizable returns upward of 4% to 5%. Compare that to March 2022, when you were lucky to find rates of 1% or 2% on high-yield savings accounts. Cash...
Apr 18, 2026
Kraken Review 2026: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
While Kraken has tools, products and informational resources for beginning crypto investors, many of its offerings are targeted toward experienced traders.
Apr 4, 2026
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They’ll love you, because you’ll be the first to know about free tacos and be able to help them with their taxes next spring.
Apr 4, 2026