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5 Things to Know About the Total Visa Credit Card
The Total Visa credit card is meant to help you build credit, but with so many needless fees, there are plenty of better cards available.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Reverse Mortgage Reviews: Is It A Rip Off Or A Good Idea?
If you are retired and on a fixed income, a reverse mortgage might help you pay for living expenses. However, there are major risks you should be aware of first.
Apr 25, 2026
Retirement
What Is an ETF? Here’s How They Work (and Why Smart Investors Love Them)
You’ve probably heard just how important it is to have a diversified portfolio. That’s stock market speak for “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” But you’d need to invest in a lot of companies to achieve diversity on your own. Many investors say you’d need a minimum of 25 to 30 stocks. Where...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Credit Card 'Coupon Books': Love or Hate Them, They're Here to Stay
Using recurring credits, or trying to, can feel a bit like homework and might result in unplanned purchases just to get a discount. For issuers, though, it appears to be a winning strategy.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Maurices Credit Card
The Maurices Credit Card is refreshingly straightforward compared to other store credit cards, but rewards can only be earned and used at its stores.
May 2, 2026
Retirement
New AI Jobs Are Emerging: Here’s What You Need to Know
AI is coming for your job. How often have you heard that in recent months? From ChatGPT writing copy to chatbots taking over customer service, employees everywhere have taken a look at artificial intelligence (AI) and beefed up their résumés. But those initial worries are starting to cool as employees see the ways the technology...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
26 Totally Flexible Ways to Make Money in College Without Dropping Classes
Trying to figure out how to make money in college? Being a college student is time-consuming and stressful. But we just found tons of super flexible ways to make money.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
United Credit Cards Unveil Major Changes: Higher Fees, More Perks
Many new benefits for the United credit cards come in the form of annual credits for specific purchases.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
The 8 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of April 2026
As you’re probably aware, interest rates are pretty high. While high rates might not sound like a good thing — and, to be fair, it’s probably not the best news if you have a variable rate on a student loan, for example — it can be a positive sign for your savings account. Higher rates mean you...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Pay Off Your Student Loans Fast With These 11 Tips
If you’re ready to get rid of your student loans, use these tips for paying them off quickly.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Our Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out FAFSA Makes it Mostly Painless
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, is a rite of passage for prospective or current college students, whether they’re attending a trade school near home or heading across the country to work on a bachelor’s degree. And that financial aid is important: The average cost of college...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How Often Do You Think About (Money Lessons From) The Roman Empire?
A recent trend on TikTok and other social media outlets had women asking the men in their life how often they think about the Roman Empire. The most common answer? All the time. And why not? Rome helped form the cornerstone of Western civilization as we know it and influences our culture on a grand...
Apr 18, 2026