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Budget Planner
We Found the Healthiest Items Under $5 at 12 Popular Fast-Food Chains
If you know you’re gonna hit the drive-thru, why not pick the healthiest fast food you can find? Here are our 10 favorite options under $5.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud
Recovering from credit card fraud can be a headache, but there are steps you can take to help prevent it in the first place.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Learn the Ways of the Financial World through Video Games
Video games offer a way to escape and have a little fun. But did you know they can also act as tools for financial education? This could be as simple as teaching kids about budgeting, but could also influence a career in the finance world. We’ll look at how some existing games simulate real-world economic...
Apr 6, 2026
Retirement
Lost Track of an Old 401(k)? Here’s How to Find It
Dear Lost, Start by directly contacting human resources at any company where you’ve contributed to a 401(k). If you aren’t sure whether or not you contributed, check W-2s from your tax records for retirement plan contributions in Box 12D. These HR contacts can let you know where your money is, including: If your account balance...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Why You Should Be Passive Investing: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
When it comes to making money, the word “passive” gets people’s attention. On the one hand, this sounds positive — I can make money doing nothing? On the other hand, it feels as if there must be some catch. But with passive investing, the word isn’t meant to be taken so literally. Passive investing serves...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Have Credit Card Debt? Here’s One Repayment Method That Actually Works
The debt snowball method can help you pay down credit card debt, one low-balance account at a time. Follow these simple steps.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Online Pharmacy Comparison: Their Features, Pros and Cons
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it seemed like everything found a way to exist in a no-contact, digital space, including health care. From telehealth to online pharmacies, it was now easier than ever to get medical care and advice from the comfort and safety of home. Online pharmacies have existed since the 2000s, but have become...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Building Wealth Against The Odds: 15 Stories Of People Who Struck It Big Later In Life
Success doesn’t always arrive early—or predictably. Many well-known millionaires spent years in unrelated jobs, faced setbacks, or paused their ambitions entirely before finding their stride. Some didn’t see major breakthroughs until their 40s, 50s, or even later. Here’s a look at 15 individuals who built lasting fortunes after most had already settled into ordinary careers....
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
40% of Student Loans Could Be in Default by 2023, and Here’s Who’s to Blame
A new report by the Brookings Institution says that student loan defaults are creating a looming crisis that could shake the U.S. economy.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
50 Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas That Won’t Cost You a Dime
Instead of spending big on a Halloween costume you’ll only wear once, dig through your closet to see if you can pull together these last-minute Halloween costumes.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Starting a New Job? Here’s How to Tell if Your New 401(k) Plan Sucks
Congrats on finding a new job! Here’s exactly what you need to ask your employer about your new 401(k) plan to make sure it’s the best for you.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Not Sure How to Manage Your Money? Follow This Simple Flowchart
Though we all know we should be saving for the future, knowing WHERE to invest money is a challenge for many of us — which is why this super simple flowchart rocks.
Apr 18, 2026