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Debt Management
Elite Universities Are Giving Away These Premium Courses For Free
If you’ve ever paid for a course that under-delivered, you’ll want to see this list. These 15 free programs match and outclass several paid classes. They’re taught by the names you already trust and use by students worldwide. Pick one that speaks to you, and get started today. Introduction To Computer Science: Harvard University Radowan...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Sell Online: The Best Platform for Every Type of Item
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 18, 2026
Investing
What Happens if Your Parents Stop Paying on Your Student Loans?
Student loan debt is an ongoing problem in the U.S. — one-fifth of college graduates still owe on the funds they borrowed for their education. If you’re one of the graduates repaying student loans, shelling out the money each month can be a challenge, especially with all your other expenses. But for some students, parents...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Stick to the Plan! 7-Step Guide to Making Money From Systematic Investing
People are often afraid to invest in the stock market because they’re worried about buying at the wrong time and losing money. Some may also believe they don’t have enough money to start systematic investing, which is a smart way to make money over time. It’s natural to be afraid of the unknown, but the...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Public App Review 2025: Pros and Cons
It’s clear from the popularity of online forums about investing (hi, Reddit), that a lot of beginner investors value the advice of fellow investors as much as — or more than — that of an actual financial advisor. So it was only a matter of time before an investment app built the community right into...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Our Step-By-Step Guide to Setting Up an Online Clothing Resale Shop
Shopping usually means spending money — but what if you could use your passion for shopping to make some money? That’s a real possibility, thanks to the booming world of online clothing reselling. With platforms like Mercari, Poshmark and eBay, it’s easy to launch your own online clothing resale business. These six steps will help you...
Apr 3, 2026
Budget Planner
Small Habits, Big Impact: 15 Ways Your Spending Could Be Holding You Back
Many small financial habits may seem harmless at first, but over time, they can quietly drain your budget. While big splurges often steal the spotlight, it's the little daily choices that tend to have the biggest impact on your finances. Spotting these spending traps is key to building long-term savings. So, let’s take a look...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Serve the Public? Asking These 7 Questions Could Crush Your Student Loans
If you’re choosing a career based on whether you’ll receive loan forgiveness, you could be in for a looonnng 10 years. But if you have your heart set on serving the public — at a non-profit or government entity — and are facing a mountain of student loans, then the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Refurbished Electronics Save You Money Now, but Are They Really a Good Buy?
We’ve all been tempted by those significantly cheaper prices for refurbished electronics. But does buying refurbished save you money in the long term?
Apr 6, 2026
Debt Management
Everything You Need to Know About Debt Consolidation and Your Credit Score
Debt consolidation is usually billed as a smart financial move, because it can boost your credit score and save you money. But a few mistakes could actually hurt your credit or cost you more money in the long run. Here’s what to keep in mind when deciding whether to consolidate your debt and how to...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
How Friendship Is Helping These Women Crush Their Combined $70K in Debt
These accountability partners are helping each other pay off $70,000 of credit card debt. Here’s how they’re working together to become debt-free.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Ulta Credit Card
Frequent shoppers and salon users can stack up surprisingly valuable, if inflexible, rewards. But if you need to carry a balance, this card is not your style.
Apr 3, 2026