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Get Up to $100 for Raising Your Credit Score with This Debit Card*
Building credit can be hard. This debit card from Sesame Cash has a credit builder feature that can help you raise your score, much like a credit card could.
Apr 3, 2026
What Happens When You Sell a Stock? What to Know Before Filing Your Taxes
There’s a lot to consider when selling stocks, including your tax bill. People sell stocks for numerous reasons. But if you make a profit on the sale, you generally need to report it when you file your taxes the following year. (Different rules apply when selling stocks inside a retirement account.) Before you hit that...
Apr 18, 2026
Be Prepared: You Might Be Forced to Retire Earlier Than You Think
As we get older, a lot of us say to ourselves, “I can’t afford to retire. I’ll work until I’m 70.” Or even simpler: “I’m never retiring. I’ll just work till I’m dead.” But the truth is, it rarely works out that way. The reality is, a lot of us will have to quit working...
Apr 4, 2026
10 Best Options Trading Platforms: 2026 Top Picks
The best options trading brokers and platforms include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Interactive Brokers, E*TRADE, Ally Invest, Firstrade and Webull.
Apr 4, 2026
‘One of the Best Decisions as a Parent.’ Why This Single Mom Gave Her Kids Debit Cards
Four kids is a lot to handle. A full-time job teaching middle school is a lot to handle. Being a single mom is a lot to handle. Dr. Brandee Ramirez, who lives in Orange County, California, wanted her kids to learn about responsibility. So it made sense for them to do household chores and earn...
Apr 4, 2026
What Is Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) and How to Get Started
Interested in aligning your investment portfolio to your values? You don't have to sacrifice returns to choose socially responsible investments.
May 2, 2026
How to Invest Money: A Beginner's Guide
To figure out how to invest, consider your goals, how much money you have and how long you plan to leave that money invested. You can then invest in assets like stocks, bonds, funds or real estate.
May 2, 2026
Dollar-Cost Averaging: How It Works, Pros and Cons
Dollar-cost averaging is a strategy that involves investing at regular intervals in order to capitalize on market fluctuations and minimize emotional decisions.
May 2, 2026
Can You Really Start Investing If You Only Have $5? (Spoiler Alert: Yes)
The 21st century is all about small. That’s why we’ve fallen in love with micro-investing, where apps allow you to automatically invest small amounts of money, even if you know nothing about the stock market.
Apr 18, 2026
How to buy Dogecoin (DOGE) in 4 steps
You can buy Dogecoin through cryptocurrency exchanges or certain brokerage accounts. But make sure it's right for you before jumping in.
May 2, 2026
7 Best-Performing Cybersecurity Stocks as of April 2026
Here's what to know about cybersecurity stocks and ETFs, and how they respond to cybersecurity crises.
May 2, 2026
Here Are the Latest Aluminum Can Prices (and How to Cash In)
Empty soda and beer cans have a scrap value of less than 2 cents, but in states with deposit laws, you can get much better aluminum can prices.
Apr 3, 2026