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Floods, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Oh My! What’s Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance?
No matter where you live, you will likely experience at least one natural disaster in your life. Whether it’s a hurricane, tornado, flood, earthquake or something else, you can be pretty certain Mother Nature will affect your life, home and property. You can’t prevent it, but you can be prepared when it happens. That’s where...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
7 Commonly Asked Medicare Questions (You're Not the Only One Who's Confused)
For most workers, retirement means an end to employer-sponsored health coverage. But your 65th birthday usually comes with a new type of health insurance: Medicare. But how does Medicare work, anyway? Whether you’re about to turn 65 or you’ve been enrolled in Medicare for years, now is a great time to brush up on the...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Password Sharing: How to Share Passwords Securely
Whether you have a spouse who wants to share a banking password or a younger sibling who keeps badgering you for your password to Netflix, password sharing can be tricky business. If you don’t share a password securely, you could quickly find yourself in hot water. Ask yourself whether you want to share a password...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Make Money Doing Nothing? The Beginner’s Guide to Passive Income Ideas
Passive income sounds appealing, and as long as you understand the term and how it works, it can be. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Mortgage Rates History: From the 1970s to Now
Here's a look at the highs and lows of mortgage rates during the last 50 years, and where they're at now.
Jul 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Bilt November Rent Day: Up To 100% Etihad Bonus Miles, Comedy And Dining Events In Major Cities
Bilt’s November Rent Day features comedy and dining experiences, a tiered Etihad transfer bonus and free fitness classes available November 1 only.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
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Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
14 Hacks to Combat Inflation as Prices Keep Rising
It’s not easy being a millennial these days. For one thing, millennials seem to be feeling the pinch of inflation harder than other generations, such as baby boomers and Gen X. Though overall inflation has slowed, inflation on some things like rent and certain foods is making it tougher to afford everyday costs. That’s also...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
10 Genius Hacks to Save Money on Spices
If you haven’t replenished your spice cabinet lately, you might be surprised at the supermarket prices. How can that tiny bottle of ancho chili powder cost $5? Take some advice from us before you substitute that chili powder for paprika just because they are both red (don’t!) or leave out the main flavor agent in...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the B&H Payboo Credit Card
Get a refund on sales tax, or special financing, when you use the B&H Payboo Credit Card at the iconic camera and video equipment store.
May 2, 2026
Investing
Buying a Foreclosed Home Doesn’t Have to Be Scary. Here’s How to Do It
Buying a foreclosed home at a bargain-basement price could be your key to affordable homeownership, but only if you’re careful.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
PSA: You Don’t Need a Job to Boost Your Credit Score ?
Dear K., First of all, let’s separate your credit history from your husband’s. You may have had joint accounts in the past, and if payments were delinquent, both of your credit reports and scores would have been tarnished. But your credit reports, which are used to tally your credit scores, are your own. While a...
Apr 18, 2026