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5 Things to Know About the PNC Cash Unlimited Card

Banking & Credit

5 Things to Know About the PNC Cash Unlimited Card

Benefits like 2% cash back everywhere and a 0% APR period on balance transfers put the PNC Cash Unlimited Card near the top for flat-rate cash back.

May 2, 2026

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Hello! Have a tricky money dilemma? Dear Penny wants to help! Write Dear Penny for practical money advice that doesn’t take an economics degree to apply to your daily life. Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance®, author, speaker and personal finance journalist. She writes Healthy Rich, a newsletter about how capitalism impacts the...

Apr 18, 2026

Identity Theft Is Up Across The Nation. How to Protect Yourself

Banking & Credit

Identity Theft Is Up Across The Nation. How to Protect Yourself

Identity theft has always been a problem, and this year is no exception. Identity theft is up across the country. Here’s how to protect yourself.

Apr 18, 2026

17 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Write

Retirement

17 Legit Ways to Get Paid to Write

Do you write? You could submit your work to publications and get paid — plus see your name in print!

Apr 4, 2026

Payment History is the Biggest Part of Your Credit Score: Here’s How to Fix It

Debt Management

Payment History is the Biggest Part of Your Credit Score: Here’s How to Fix It

Your payment history details your bill-paying habits. Here’s how to manage your record for a higher credit score.

Apr 18, 2026

7 Cigars That Will Make You Feel Like a High-Roller for Less Than $7

Banking & Credit

7 Cigars That Will Make You Feel Like a High-Roller for Less Than $7

Love to indulge in a cigar on occasion? Here’s a list of the seven best cheap cigars we could find.

Apr 6, 2026

$4 Billion in Student Loans Were Just Canceled. Here’s Who’s Affected

Debt Management

$4 Billion in Student Loans Were Just Canceled. Here’s Who’s Affected

More student loan relief is coming for over 200,000 borrowers. The U.S. Department of Education announced last week that it is canceling the remaining student loan debt taken on by students who attended ITT Technical Institute since 2005. The canceled debt amounts to nearly $4 billion for 208,000 borrowers. Much like other recent student loan...

Apr 18, 2026

Want To Raise A Financially Confident Teen? Here’s How To Begin

Debt Management

Want To Raise A Financially Confident Teen? Here’s How To Begin

Money management is a skill, not an instinct—and teens need more than good intentions to build it. Developing confidence with finances takes time, structure and involvement. With the right support, they can avoid common pitfalls and make informed choices. So, keep reading to explore simple, effective ways to help teens grow into capable, financially aware...

Apr 4, 2026

6 Car Insurance Discounts You Might Not Know About

Insurance

6 Car Insurance Discounts You Might Not Know About

When you’re looking to tighten your budget, there are a few obvious places to start. Cut down on dining out, cancel a few subscriptions you don’t use — you know, the nonessentials. Because there’s nothing you can do about the essentials, right? Not necessarily. There might be car insurance discounts you qualify for and don’t...

Apr 18, 2026

6 Ways Military Travel Discounts Thank Vets for Their Service

Budget Planner

6 Ways Military Travel Discounts Thank Vets for Their Service

Service to country may be its own reward, but military travel discounts for veterans are a welcome bonus. We’ve rounded up six ways to get travel perks.

Apr 18, 2026

This Website Can Help You Pay off Your Credit Card Debt Faster and Save Money

Investing

This Website Can Help You Pay off Your Credit Card Debt Faster and Save Money

You never thought someone would tell you to stop paying your credit card bills, but this two-minute move could be your way out of debt.

Apr 4, 2026

When Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax and How Does It Work?

Investing

When Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax and How Does It Work?

When you sell an investment for a profit, the Internal Revenue Service wants its cut. Capital gains are the profits you make when you sell a stock, mutual fund or other taxable asset. You’ll owe capital gains taxes if that investment increased in value while you owned it. How much you owe depends on a...

Apr 18, 2026

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