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The Ultimate Guide to Saving for College and Beyond With a 529 Plan
If there’s a child in your life whose college education you have yet to fund, there’s a good chance you’ve had moments of panic and wondered, “Wait, what is a 529 plan?” Millions of Americans are carrying a combined $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, and tuition costs are still on the rise. And no...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Current Review 2024: Online Checking Account
Current is a newcomer to the world of mobile banking (arriving in 2015), but already, the company is making waves with its noble mission of making banking “accessible and affordable for everyone.” Current seeks to entice new customers with benefits like no hidden fees, faster direct deposit, fee-free ATMs, automated savings and fee-free overdrafts. Technically...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Choose an Airline Credit Card
If an airline credit card makes sense for you — and in many cases, it may not — your choice will be in large part dictated by where you live.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Avoid These 15 CD Pitfalls And Keep Every Dollar
Banks won't always tell you when you're making a costly move. That's the reality behind CD cash-outs. One small mistake, and you've lost time, interest or both. It happens more often than you'd think, and usually to people who thought they had it handled. Knowing what to avoid makes all the difference, and that's what...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
The State of Savings in America
Everyone wants to save more money. But right now, it can feel like a real uphill battle. So we dug into American's savings habits, struggles, and stress points in our State of Savings survey. You might be surprised at what we found.Only 37% of working Americans say they keep a dedicated emergency fund at all,...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
What Is a Credit Card?
What is a credit card? It allows you to borrow money from your bank to make your purchases, whether you’re buying a burger or a round-trip ticket to France.
May 2, 2026
Debt Management
Embrace Your Inner Introvert With These 17 Jobs
Are you an introvert who does their best work all by your lonesome? We found 22 income streams that will keep you paid with minimal human contact.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
7 Best Banks for High School and College Students in 2026
High school and college students may have us adults beat when it comes to calculus and diagramming sentences, but one thing that is severely lacking from most school curricula is personal finance. In recent years, Raddon Research Insights found that only 33% of Gen Zers aged 14 to 22 have their own bank account with...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
How to Choose a Bank (What to Compare Before You Open an Account)
Here’s what to consider when looking for a new bank or credit union, including fees, interest rates and ATM locations.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: Do I Have to Send a Gift if I Was Uninvited From a Wedding?
Dear R., Wedding etiquette is among the most divisive topics that exist in the world of advice columns. And as someone who’s never been married and who hasn’t attended a wedding in a while, I’m a bit rusty on the topic. Fortunately, though, all corners of the internet — from etiquette experts to wedding forums...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How Is Trump Handling the Economy?
The Trump economy’s defining feature has been his tariff policies.
Jul 25, 2026
Banking & Credit
Navy Federal Launches new cashRewards Secured card
The new new cashRewards Secured credit card replaces the nRewards Secured credit card, which is now closed to new applications.
Apr 4, 2026