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Insurance
Here’s How to Pick the Right Homeowners Insurance Company for Your Needs
Looking for the best homeowners insurance? Here are our 10 best home insurance companies and even those to steer clear of.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
15 Proven Ways To Strengthen Your Spending Discipline
The money’s there… until it’s not. Half the time, it’s those sneaky little purchases that do the most damage. So, how do you stop the silent drain without ditching everything fun? It’s less about strict rules and more about simple awareness. Want to stop second-guessing your spending habits? Here are 15 proven ways to strengthen...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Social Security Benefits Will Increase by Only 3.2% in 2024
If you’re on Social Security, you can expect your check to increase by 3.2% in January. That’s a much smaller cost-of-living adjustment than recipients got in 2023 (8.7%). The Social Security Administration made the announcement Oct. 12, the same day new inflation numbers were released. Here’s what that will look like for the average Social...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
8 Benefits of the Chase Freedom Flex and Chase Freedom Unlimited
The Chase Freedom Flex and Chase Freedom Unlimited earn valuable Chase Ultimate Rewards® points and offer flexible redemption options, for no annual fee.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Why You Should Keep Sensitive Files Secure (and How to Do it)
If this were the 20th century, we’d store secure documents by shoving them into an iron safe and spinning the combination lock. But in the 21st century — the information age — where are we supposed to store our most important documents when many of them are digital? Let’s take a deep dive into storing...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
15 Ways To Use Options Trading For Smarter Gains
Options are no longer reserved for Wall Street pros only. Today, retail traders employ straightforward strategies to accumulate wealth, mitigate risks and generate income without waiting decades. This list is packed with ways to flip knowledge into dollars using calculated moves. Take a confident first step with the options tactic that fits your style among...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
6 Things to Know to Make Bank on Your Home This Year
The real estate market is finally slowing down after a white-hot couple of years. Homes are taking noticeably longer to sell in 2023 compared to how quickly they sold in 2022 and 2021. That’s why we have six strategies for selling your home faster. On average, homes are spending nearly 20 extra days on the...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Make The Most Of Extra Cash With These Smart Financial Moves
Leaving too much money in your checking account can feel secure—but it could be holding you back financially. Cash that just sits there loses value over time, especially as inflation outpaces the minimal interest most checking accounts offer. Instead, put your money to work with these smart, practical financial strategies. Move Most Of It To...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
No, Travel Insurance Doesn’t Cover Coronavirus. Here’s What Else to Know
Instead of taking trips to far off locations, these days many travelers are finding themselves going from the bedroom to the living room, with a side trip to the backyard. But for many people who planned trips pre-pandemic to actual remote destinations, they’re finding it difficult to get their money back, even if they have...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: Which Will Better Protect Your Loved Ones?
If you have dependants, you need life insurance, but how do you choose between term and whole life insurance? We weigh the pros and cons.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Dear Penny: How Do I Avoid Wasting My Surprise $4 Million Inheritance?
Dear A., People often feel pressure to make big decisions right away when they receive a large inheritance. But rarely is there a need for this sense of urgency. You don’t need to make any big decisions right away. In fact, acting too quickly can cause you to make emotional decisions that aren’t in your...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Upgrade or Downgrade Your Credit Card
You're not stuck with the same credit card forever. Switch your credit card to one that suits you better, without having to close your existing account.
Apr 25, 2026