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Debt Management
I’m Afraid My Co-Workers Think I’m a Deadbeat Because a Debt Agency Called
A call from a debt collector at work has this reader in a tailspin. Can they get away with never discussing it again?
Apr 3, 2026
Budget Planner
11 Money Lessons from The Bible
Most of us didn’t grow up thinking of the Bible as a financial playbook. But look a little closer and you’ll find some financial wisdom on the pages of the Good Book, no matter your personal beliefs. Here are 11 biblical lessons to help guide your financial journey with purpose and clarity. 1. Tithe Regularly...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Buying a House? Here Are 5 Smart Tips for First-Time Buyers
Thinking about buying a house? Check out the five tricks this couple used to save $18,000 on their first home purchase.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
The 7 Best Welcome Bonus Credit Cards of 2026
In the market for a new credit card? Why not get a little something extra? Many credit cards offer welcome bonuses or introductory offers that can offset your spending or even maximize it. These days, credit cards abound. So we've rounded up some of the best welcome bonus credit cards we could find and then...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
20 of the Best Money Books for Kids
Children's books can be an excellent source of knowledge, distilling complex concepts into easy-to-understand real-world examples. Even for many adults, finances can seem like a never-ending swirl of numbers and notions that are hard to grasp. Luckily, many children's books can teach kids the value of a dollar and how to manage their money. Children...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Sick of Lousy Savings Account Interest Rates? Open This Account
Where you save your money matters. If you’ve ever wondered what a high-yield savings account is, we break it down for you.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
A 5-Step Guide to Planning for Retirement… Even if It’s Decades Away
Even if you love your job, you’ll probably want to retire someday. This five-step retirement planning guide will get you started.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase Sapphire Reserve Makes Major Changes: Higher Fee, New Rates, More Perks
Chase announced that the popular travel card will have a higher annual fee, new rewards rates for spending and a host of new benefits.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Deal with Your Financial Past, Present and Future in 2021
We’ve got seven strategies for dealing with your financial past, present and future in 2021.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Wealthfront HYCA Review: Is the Cash Account Worth It in 2025?
If you’re looking for a place to park your money, a high-yield savings account is exactly where you should be looking. Growing your idle money with interest is one of the smartest financial moves you can make. The financial technology company Wealthfront offers a high-yield cash account, which is similar to high-yield savings. We’ll let...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Need Cash Now? Check Out These 3 Sources for Money
If you’ve tapped traditional sources for extra cash, you may be eyeing your upcoming bills with dread. Where are you going to come up with the money? In addition to asking for emergency assistance to cover expenses, you may have sources of cash you would have never considered tapping. Each of these alternative cash sources...
Apr 3, 2026
Investing
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Apr 4, 2026