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20 Realistic Side Hustles for 2026

Budget Planner

20 Realistic Side Hustles for 2026

Pick up freelance work online, Drive for Uber or Lyft, Make deliveries, Sign up for Taskrabbit, Sell gold, plus 15 other realistic ways to make a buck.

Jul 18, 2026

What Is a 529 Plan? 529 Account Rules, Pros and Cons

Budget Planner

What Is a 529 Plan? 529 Account Rules, Pros and Cons

A 529 plan is a savings account that offers tax-free investment growth and withdrawals for qualified education expenses.

Jul 18, 2026

Are These Surveys for Money Apps Worth it?

Budget Planner

Are These Surveys for Money Apps Worth it?

Taking online surveys for money may not be worth your time or the data you share.

Jul 18, 2026

What Is the Average Credit Score for My Age?

Budget Planner

What Is the Average Credit Score for My Age?

Here’s a look at the average credit score by age according to FICO and VantageScore. Learn where your score falls and get tips for building credit at any age.

Jul 18, 2026

22 Free (or Cheap) Things to Do

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22 Free (or Cheap) Things to Do

Want to keep your free time free of cost? With a little help, you can find lots of free (or cheap) things to do, like taking a hike nearby or making a craft.

Jul 18, 2026

The Credit Report Consequences Of Debt Relief

Debt Management

The Credit Report Consequences Of Debt Relief

Debt relief can help you escape debt but might harm your credit; however, its impact varies depending on the type of debt relief you get.

Jul 18, 2026

Today’s Highest Gas Prices By State

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Today’s Highest Gas Prices By State

Today’s average price of gas in the U.S. is $3.94 per gallon, up $0.05 from yesterday, up $0.10 from last week and down $0.10 from last month.

Jul 18, 2026

11 National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies

Budget Planner

11 National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies

We rounded up Ice Cream Day deals and freebies. Scoop up these offers before they melt away.

Jul 18, 2026

Current Unemployment Rate and Other Jobs Report Findings

Budget Planner

Current Unemployment Rate and Other Jobs Report Findings

The June unemployment rate went down to 4.2%, compared to May.

Jul 18, 2026

9 Highest-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks for July

Investing

9 Highest-Yielding Monthly Dividend Stocks for July

Monthly dividend stocks can provide investors with frequent payments — but those payments aren’t always sustainable. Here’s what to know.

Jul 18, 2026

5 High-Dividend ETFs Yielding More Than 4%

Investing

5 High-Dividend ETFs Yielding More Than 4%

To compile this list, we screen out inverse, leveraged and actively managed ETFs, as these come with added risks. We've also filtered out ETFs with expense ratios above 0.5%, as high fees can erode any gains over time.

Jul 18, 2026

How to Invest In SpaceX (SPCX) — And How Not To

Investing

How to Invest In SpaceX (SPCX) — And How Not To

If you *don’t* want to invest in SpaceX, it may take some effort to avoid it.

Jul 18, 2026

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