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Just the Basics: What’s an IRA, and Do You Need One?
What’s the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA? And why do you need them? We explain the basics.
Apr 4, 2026
Risk Tolerance 101: How Much Investment Risk Can You Actually Handle?
When you create an investment portfolio, you’ll be asked about your risk tolerance. Here’s what that means and how to determine yours.
Apr 18, 2026
Learn to Break Down a Stock Quote So You Can Make More Money
The scrolling ticker on TV financial shows stream stock prices at a dizzying rate. Disney is at $185 a share! Apple is $128! And, wow, Caterpillar has jumped over $240! It’s exciting to watch the prices of stocks bounce up and down, but it can be hard to get an idea about whether to buy,...
Apr 18, 2026
Reader Question: “How Do I Start Investing With Only $100?”
This reader wanted to grow his money, but didn’t know where to start. Here’s how to start investing with just $100…
Apr 18, 2026
Amazon Stock Value Doubled This Year. How You Can Own a Piece
It sure would have been nice to have invested in Amazon a year ago, but it’s not too late. There’s a smart way you can invest with as little as $5.
Apr 4, 2026
Roamly Review: This Insurance Company Has Your RV Covered, Even If You Want to Rent it Out
Where will we camp? How long will we stay? Why won’t this car use the passing lane already? If you own an RV, you have enough on your mind. You shouldn’t have to worry about what your insurance company will think or do if you live in your rig too long, drive too many miles...
Apr 3, 2026
This Is How to Catch up If You’re Way Behind on Saving for Retirement
Life moves pretty fast, doesn’t it? Here are some tips for catching up if you’re in your 50s and your retirement savings aren’t up to par.
Apr 18, 2026
Dow Jones vs. S&P 500 vs. Nasdaq: A Guide for Future Warren Buffetts
You’ve seen the names scroll across your screen. Now learn about the big three stock indexes: the Nasdaq, Dow Jones and S&P 500.
Apr 4, 2026
HOA Fees Increasing? Here’s What You Can Do
If you live in a home governed by a homeowners association, you aren’t alone. In fact, 73.9 million U.S. residents belonged to a homeowners association in 2020. With HOA membership comes monthly dues, and those dues can cost thousands of dollars a year. What happens when those fees keep increasing? Is there anything a homeowner...
Apr 4, 2026
Friday Is 7/11, Free Slurpee Day at 7‑Eleven — and a Shot at $5K
It’s so insanely hot outside, we could really go for a Slurpee right now. Conveniently, it turns out Friday is July 11 — 7/11 — which means it’s Slurpee Day at 7-Eleven. And that means everyone gets a free Slurpee. It’s true. Anyone who walks into a 7-Eleven, Stripes or Speedway store on Friday can...
Apr 4, 2026
This Checking Account’s Interest Rate Is 70x Higher Than Average
This checking account earns you 2.25% APY — better than the rate on a lot of savings accounts!
Apr 4, 2026
Why You May Want to Wait to Buy That Electric Car (Unless You’re Rich)
The Inflation Reduction Act could help you save more on an electric vehicle — but qualifying for the ev tax credit could also get more complicated. The economic package, which addresses health care costs, climate change and taxes on corporations, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Aug. 16. As part of this...
Apr 18, 2026