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What Is a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) and How Do They Work?
What is a donor-advised fund, or DAF? Using one could make your charitable donations go a lot further, not to mention the tax benefits.
Apr 18, 2026
This App Will Show You If Your Car Insurance is Ripping You Off by $887/Year
Are you paying too much for car insurance? (Probably.) This site will show you tell you if you’re getting ripped off and help you switch. For free.
Apr 4, 2026
Make Your Money Make More Money: Get 5% Back From These Checking and Savings Accounts
You might think you’re doing well if you make even 1% interest on your savings account. But, what if you could turn your regular checking and savings accounts into high-interest accounts?
Apr 4, 2026
Can You Invest in the S&P 500 but Leave Out Some Companies?
If you want to leave some stocks out of the S&P 500 — for ethical reasons or due to overexposure — you have options.
May 2, 2026
The Unexpected Way COVID Makes it Easier to Protect Your Family
COVID-19 has changed America in profound ways, almost all of them bad. But there’s one unexpected way it’s made things more convenient — protecting your family with life insurance.
Apr 4, 2026
Exxon Mobil Credit Card Review
The Exxon Mobil Smart Card+ could knock up to 42 cents per gallon off the pump price.
Apr 3, 2026
Active vs. Passive Investing: Differences & Strategies
Active investing involves a picking investments; passive investing tracks an index. Passive investing often outperforms active investing and often costs less.
May 2, 2026
Walmart Savings Hacks: These 14 Tips Will Save You Tons of Money
Walmart’s prices are already low, but these tips will help you lower your bill even further. Use these strategies and apps, like Walmart’s Savings Catcher, to help you save money on groceries. What’s your favorite way to save money at Walmart?
Apr 18, 2026
The 7 Best High-Interest Checking Accounts for April 2026
When you think of interest-generating bank accounts, your mind likely goes to savings. After all, that’s your reward for building an emergency fund or socking away money for a future expense, right? A regular, end-of-month deposit into your savings account, courtesy of your bank. The good news: You can also earn interest with select checking...
Apr 18, 2026
Coinbase vs. Crypto.com: 2026 Comparison
Coinbase and Crypto.com are both leading crypto exchanges, but there are some differences in their fee structures and trading experiences.
May 2, 2026
Is the Market Too Risky for You? Four Factors to Help You Decide
Maybe you got a $1,000 bonus from work or a windfall from a recently departed relative. Can you make more of it in the stock market? It looks doable and exciting if you've been watching the stock market hit record high after record high in the last year. But is it too late? Should you...
Apr 4, 2026
Do You Store Money in Your Venmo or PayPal? That’s a Bad Idea, the Feds Say
Mobile payment apps like PayPal, Venmo and Cash App are becoming more and more popular as more people go cashless. At this point, more than three-quarters of adults in the U.S. have used a payment app, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center. These apps are certainly convenient, and lots of people keep...
Apr 18, 2026