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Budget Planner
Thinking Of Loud Budgeting? Here Are 10 Pros And 5 Cons To Consider
Loud budgeting has taken over TikTok, turning spreadsheets and savings goals into viral content. What started as a way to be more honest about money has grown into a full-blown movement where people share incomes, expenses and financial wins publicly. Before you join the conversation, take a closer look at the real pros and cons....
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Got a 401(k)? Here’s How to Figure Out What to Do With It
How much money do you need to retire, and what’s happening with the cash you contribute to your 401(k)? We found a tool that simplifies complicated financial information and helps you plan ahead for a happy retirement.
Apr 6, 2026
Investing
Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Review 2026
Charles Schwab Intelligent Portfolios provides free investment management and handily delivers on diversification. But its $5,000 minimum is relatively high.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
3 Tips for Surviving the Lease When Someone Else Moves Out
Looking for a roommate after your old one bailed? These tips could help finish out your lease by yourself, or hold on until you find a new roommate.
Apr 6, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Protect Your Credit Score in Retirement
Retirement is the time to put your feet up and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But that doesn’t mean you should let your guard down and completely neglect your finances. While retirement doesn’t directly affect your credit health, how you manage your money during this stage of your life can impact your creditworthiness and ability...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
6 Ways to Cope When You’re Retiring With Student Loan Debt
Student loans aren’t just a young person’s problem. At the end of 2020, borrowers age 50 or older held about 22% of the nation’s $1.6 trillion student debt burden, the AARP reports. Most of the debt held by 50-plus borrowers is the result of the borrower’s education. But many people have student loans because they...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Hey, Type A: These 13 Detail-Oriented Jobs Are Perfect for You
Start taking color-coded notes! These 11 jobs are perfect for those people looking for Type A personality careers.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
67% of Crypto Investors Would Use Retirement Funds to Buy Bitcoin, Survey Finds
Cryptocurrency investors are planning for the long term, targeting their digital assets toward retirement and future generations. According to a new survey by The Penny Hoarder in partnership with The Kim Komando Show, nearly seven out of 10 cryptocurrency investors said they would invest some of their retirement funds into crypto if given the opportunity....
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: Our Kid Doesn’t Want Me To Sell My Abusive Late Husband’s Property.
Dear Move On, The simple answer in this situation is that you inherited the land from your husband, so you have the sole right to use it or sell it as you please. Unfortunately, that’s not an easy answer, because this is about much more than money and ownership. A child’s relationship with an abusive...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
This College Grad Paid Off $50K in Student Loans in 18 Months. Here’s How
Kelsey Kronmiller was swimming in $118K in student loan debt. Then she stepped up and paid off $50,000 in just 18 months. Here’s how she did it.
Apr 3, 2026
Budget Planner
Why Financial Literacy is Important
The importance of financial literacy goes beyond paying your bills. When you’re truly financially literate, you understand how to prepare for your future while also taking care of today’s finances. But if you don’t consider yourself financially literate, you aren’t alone. In fact, according to a recent survey by The Penny Hoarder, 32% of respondents...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Fortiva Credit Card
The Fortiva Credit Card skips the security deposit, but it can pack on the fees. Here's what you need to know before applying.
Apr 4, 2026