Personal finance systems for spending, saving, debt, and investing.
Education & Certification
Latest Articles
All articles for the active domain.
Budget Planner
101 Things You Didn’t Realize You Were Wasting Money On
Here at The Penny Hoarder, we definitely subscribe to the idiom that a penny saved is a penny earned. After all, the easiest money you’ll make is the money you already have. So we put together a giant round-up of our favorite ways to save more money by wasting less. Whether you’re spending money on...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Look for These 10 Things at Discount Stores
Who among us hasn’t burned a good chunk of the day wandering the racks of a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, searching for the next item that might truly surprise us? You might go in looking for one thing and come out with quite another, but it turns out that there can — and, perhaps, should...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
19 Money-Saving Home Maintenance Tasks When Your Budget Is Tight
Owning a home is much more than just making a mortgage payment. Just like you do for your car, you must maintain a home to keep things running smoothly. Some home maintenance tasks are easy to do on your own, but a few things require the expertise of a professional. That means you will need...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase Ultimate Rewards: How the Program Works
The Chase Ultimate Rewards program is highly regarded because point values can be relatively high if used strategically. Here's everything to know about it.
Apr 25, 2026
Banking & Credit
Best Home Improvement Loans Of 2026
Home improvement loans come in different shapes and sizes, but you should always be looking for the loan that best fits your needs at the lowest possible price.
Jul 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the PenFed Power Cash Rewards Card
The PenFed Power Cash Rewards card earns 1.5% or 2% back on all purchases, depending on your eligibility for the credit union's Honors Advantage program.
May 2, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Freeze and Unfreeze Your Equifax Credit Report
Learn how to place or remove an Equifax credit freeze online, over the phone or by mail. Freezing your credit is free and the best way to guard against identity theft.
Jul 25, 2026
Retirement
How to Sell Online With These 12 Websites and Apps
Extra coffee pot? Sell it online. Unused clothes? Sell them online. With these 15 apps and websites, you can sell stuff online and declutter your life.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Is Face ID Safe — Even to Use With Your Bank Account?
Remembering passwords can be a chore, but biometric options such as Face ID from Apple help us log into our favorite devices while keeping them secure. Instead of typing in a password or code to unlock your device, Face ID, also known as facial recognition, allows you to merely glance at your iPhone or iPad...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
10 Reasons to Buy Your House in Cash
Everybody gets a mortgage when they buy a house, especially with interest rates so low, right? But paying cash might actually be a smarter move. Here’s what to consider when buying a house.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Best Brokerage Accounts for Online Investing and Stock Trading in 2026
The best brokers to trade stocks include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Interactive Brokers, Public, Robinhood, E*TRADE and Webull. The best brokerage account for you depends on your investing goals.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Citizens Bank Review 2026
Citizens Bank offers full-service banking and a range of personal banking products, including checking, savings, money market and CD accounts.
Apr 25, 2026