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Here’s When It’s Worth It to Buy That Super-Expensive Rice
Rice has a prominent place in many Penny Hoarder kitchens, but not all of it is dirt cheap. When is it worth it to splurge?
Apr 4, 2026
Banking Basics: How to Write a Check in 6 Easy Steps
Learning how to write a check sounds old school, but learn how to do it now — you’ll probably have to write a check when you least expect it.
Apr 18, 2026
Betterment Review 2026: A Top-Tier Robo-Advisor Worth Considering
Betterment’s goal-oriented tools and helpful tax strategies should appeal to investors of all types. Access to human advisors is available with the Premium plan.
Apr 4, 2026
Prediction markets: How they work, risks and calculator
Prediction markets may grow quickly in the years ahead. Here's the lowdown on how they work, their legal and tax status, and the risks of betting in them.
Apr 18, 2026
Should You Open a Roth IRA for Your Kid?
A lot of people regret not investing in their 20s. But what if you could go back in time even further and invest some of the money you earned from babysitting or mowing lawns in your teens? If you invested $100 a month at age 25 and earned 8% annual returns, you’d have over $320,000...
Apr 18, 2026
Going to See a Summer Blockbuster? Here Are 15 Ways to Save at the Movies
Going to the movies is pricy, so it’s usually one of the first things to go when you tighten your budget. But you HAVE to see the new Star Wars in theaters, right? Here’s how to buy cheap movie tickets, snacks and more to help you save money on your trip to “a galaxy far, far away.”
Apr 4, 2026
Garage Sale vs. Estate Sale: Which One’s Worth Getting Up Early For?
On any given weekend, you may see a variety of signs posted around town. Estate sales, garage sales, yard sales and tag sales seem to be everywhere, and it can be easy to lump them all into the same category. But while garage and yard sales may be the mostly same thing, an estate sale,...
Apr 4, 2026
These 9 Uber Hacks Will Make You a Smarter (and Richer) Driver
If you want to be an Uber driver, you’ll want to maximize your time behind the wheel to make the most money. Here are some tricks to make your job easier and earn more money for every mile you drive.
Apr 4, 2026
There are Fees — and Perks — that May Come with Having an Electric Vehicle
If you own an electric or hybrid vehicle, you should be prepared to pay a little extra when you renew your tags this year. A growing number of states are charging drivers electric vehicle registration fees to offset lost fuel tax revenue. What is this fee? Is an electric vehicle still worth it? We’ll break...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing in Emerging Markets: KDEF, EWY and More Top-Performing ETFs
Emerging markets are developing countries with volatile, fast-growing economies. Investing in emerging markets, through funds such as FLKR or EWY, can be a way to diversify your portfolio.
May 2, 2026
The 5 Best Money Market Funds for May and How To Invest in Them
Money market mutual funds can be useful savings vehicles. Here are the 5 best money market funds as measured by yield.
May 2, 2026
It’s a Lousy Time to Call the IRS for Help — Do This Instead
We’re getting into the thick of tax season, but this is a lousy time to call the IRS. You’ll be on hold forever. The two weeks after Presidents Day weekend are definitely not when you want to call the IRS for help. It’s so bad that the IRS put out a news alert about this...
Apr 4, 2026