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Budget Planner
Recession or Not — Your Finances Need a Backup Plan
A recession may be on the horizon. Uncertainty surrounding tariffs is creating chaos in the stock market. Inflation is on the rise again. Layoffs are happening across industries. And consumer confidence is tanking, reflected in spending trends. Investors and everyday Americans are holding their breath. After all, a recession could mean more job cuts and...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Homeowners Can Get Cash in 3 Weeks — Without Selling or Taking Out a Loan
Here’s how homeowners can get cash this month — without selling or taking out a loan. It’s an innovative new way to tap into your home equity.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Why Money Market Accounts Are a Smart Place to Stash Your Savings
If you’re looking to save money but you want convenient checking features, a money market account could be right for you.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Would You Trust an Online-Only Bank? Here’s What You Should Know
Choosing a bank account is a big deal. After all, you’re handing the institution what’s most likely the majority of your money for safekeeping. You want to make sure it’s actually safe. You also need to be able to access that cash for all your day-to-day operations, like paying bills or coughing up for your...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Love Shopping, Hate the Bill? 20 Clever Ways to Save Money on Clothes
If your clothing tastes and budget don’t always see eye to eye, you’ll love these strategies to save money on clothes. From making sure to choose the right pieces and finding good deals, to helping your clothes last as long as possible, we’ve got you covered.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Will The Inflation Reduction Act Raise Your Taxes — Forbes Advisor
President Joe Biden has signed the massive climate, health care and tax bill into law. See how the taxes portion of the legislation will affect you.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
6 Reasons You Shouldn't Get a Bank Account With Your Spouse
If you’re married or living with your significant other, there’s a lot you share. Your home. Your weekend plans. Perhaps even a kid or two. But just because you’re sharing a life together doesn’t mean you have to share the same bank account. Having separate bank accounts in marriage or a serious relationship may be...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Everything You Need to Know About Auto Loans
For most Americans, having a car is not optional. But rising prices mean most of us can't buy a car outright and have to finance our purchase. And while getting an auto loan may be unavoidable, many of us are now paying a lot more for those loans, which can stretch already tight budgets. More...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: Is My Niece Tacky for Using GoFundMe to Pay for Her Wedding?
Dear C., I’ve never heard of using GoFundMe to pay for a wedding. But given the fact that people have used crowdfunding platforms to pay for everything from breast implants to their dream cars, I’m not particularly surprised. [the_ad id="192641"] Still, crowdfunding a wedding seems especially tacky. The couple is basically throwing themselves a party,...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
56 Creative Ways to Make Money You May Not Have Thought of
Whether you’re looking for a remote job or just want to bring in some extra cash from a side hustle, check out these 53 creative ways to make money.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Foreign Transaction Fees Vs. Currency Conversion Fees: What’s The Difference?
Learn the difference between foreign transaction fees and currency conversion fees with Forbes Advisor.
Apr 25, 2026
Retirement
Worried About Medical Bills? These 6 Tips Can Help
What’s scarier: The medical emergency or the bill after? If you have medical bills piling up that you can’t afford, here’s a Penny Hoarder guide to paying them.
Apr 18, 2026