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How to Fill Out a Money Order: A Step-by-Step Guide
Money orders are a secure — and relatively cheap — way to transfer money instead of using cash, credit cards or checks. With a money order, you don’t share routing and account numbers as you do with a personal check. The maximum amount for a money order is $1,000, so this is not a great...
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Ikea Visa Credit Card
Built for diehard do-it-your-self-ers, the Ikea credit card offers strong rewards in store and on some everyday expenses. But the rewards expire quickly.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
New Tax Breaks and Remittance Fees in Trump’s 2025 Tax Law: What Workers and Senders Need to Know
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” offers a tax break on tips and overtime from 2025 to 2028, and a 1% fee on some outbound remittances starting in 2026. Here’s how it affects you.
Apr 25, 2026
Banking & Credit
Best Credit Cards for Car Repairs
When your car breaks down, you can lessen the blow to your finances with the right credit card. Consider these options.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
7 Tips to Buy a Used Car and Avoid Getting Ripped Off
Looking for a new ride? Here’s how to buy a used car, what to look out for and why it can be a smart money move.
Apr 3, 2026
Insurance
11 Startup Business Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Sometimes we think of starting a business as some major, risky, life-changing expense that will require a huge loan or major funding from investors. But that’s simply not the case. Sure, if you’re opening up a downtown restaurant or a retail outlet, then you’ll probably need big bucks to get off the ground. However, there...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
To Save Our 20-Year Marriage, We Separated Finances. Here’s Why It Worked.
Like exchanging house keys or meeting the parents, mingling finances is something of a relationship ritual. That moment when “yours” and “mine” becomes “ours” is a traditional milestone many married couples share. But what happens after the bloom is off the rose of a relationship? When my husband and I first started living together, having...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Browse Through Thousands of Donated Items on Goodwill’s Shopping Website
Did you know you can shop at Goodwill online? You may have heard of ShopGoodwill, an auction site where you can bid on items. But there’s also GoodwillFinds, a website launched in 2022 that allows you to browse through roughly 100,000 pieces of secondhand merchandise from the comfort of your couch. It’s a true find...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
As Student Loan Servicers Exit, Here’s What Borrowers Need to Know
The student loan servicing industry has had better days. Over the last several months, many servicers – companies that contract with the federal government to manage billing, customer service, etc – are stepping out of the loan servicing business. Here’s a quick breakdown: In July, FedLoan said it didn’t plan to renew its contract with...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
8 Free Sleep Apps to Get You Through Those Restless Nights
Whether it’s fear of getting sick, worry for a loved one’s health, job anxiety, the stress of juggling parenting and career in a pandemic, or all of the above, sky-high stress seems to be the new normal. While free sleep apps won’t solve your big-picture problems, they could help you fall asleep faster, so you...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
5 Things to Know About the GBank Credit Card
The $0-annual-fee GBank credit card earns an unusual 1% back on gambling transactions — and sweetens the pot with 2% back on everything else. Still, it's not a hedge for irresponsible betting.
May 2, 2026
Budget Planner
How Much House Can I Afford? Here’s How to Do the Math
Before you hit the Zillow listings you need to ask yourself: How much house can I afford? Here’s how to figure out all the factors that go into this huge investment.
Apr 18, 2026