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Taxes
Got a Bonus at Work? Here’s What to Do First
A bonus can be an unexpected windfall. Financial experts caution against spending it all at once.
May 16, 2026
Budget Planner
Glassdoor vs. Indeed: 2023 Comparison
Don’t know which job board to use? We’ve compared two of the top search engines — Glassdoor vs Indeed — to help you make a smart decision.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Retail Arbitrage: How Buying and Reselling Online Can Make You Money
Online shopping has been on the rise for decades, but COVID-19 has dramatically changed the game. The rise of online shopping has led to the rise of retail arbitrage, which — with a bit of know-how and some start-up cash — can become a new revenue stream. In this article, we’ll discuss: What Is Retail...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Here’s How to Get Started Flipping Houses — and What it Actually Costs
Thinking about buying a fixer-upper, putting in some work and reselling it? You might be able to make some serious cash — but only if you do it right. Follow this expert advice to flip your house well and make the most of your investment.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Tired of Rice and Beans? Get Creative With 13 Easy Weeknight Dinners on a Budget
A home-cooked dinner “on a budget” often gets a bad wrap. It brings to mind weeknights filled with rice and beans, PB&J sandwiches, canned soup and flavorless, unhealthy microwave meals. But with a little planning and creativity, you can make delicious meals on the cheap. With the help of some of our favorite food bloggers,...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Want a Steady Paycheck and a Discount? These 10 High-Paying Retail Jobs Deliver
Stuck working in retail? Make the most of your hours behind a cash register or at the mall by choosing one of these jobs with high hourly wages. Here are the best-paying retail jobs.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
These 7 DIY Car Maintenance Tasks Will Save You Money
Want to save money on car repairs and help your vehicle last longer? Anyone can handle these preventative maintenance tasks; all you need is a couple of tools and a willingness to get a little dirty. Here’s how to change your oil, replace a battery, top up fluids and other ways to take care of your car.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
What Is a Charge Card and How Is It Different From a Credit Card?
A charge card is one of the many forms of plastic you can carry in your wallet (or the virtual plastic you can keep in your digital wallet app). It looks, feels, smells and tastes a lot like a credit card, but there are some key differences between the two. Here’s everything you need to...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is A 401(k)? A Beginner’s Guide
A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan. Tax benefits and potential employer matching contributions make 401(k)s a wonderful way to save for retirement.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
5 Affordable Laundry Delivery Services That Let You Take a Load Off
Laundry delivery services might seem like a luxury to some, but in an age when you can get just about anything picked up or delivered (yes, even your groceries), wash and fold services are quickly becoming the new norm. For busy parents, world travelers or just a career-minded person on the cusp of that next...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dana Miranda, CEPF®'s profile page
Dana Miranda is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance® and author of YOU DON’T NEED A BUDGET. She’s written about work and money for publications including Forbes, The New York Times, CNBC, Insider, Fortune and a column for Inc. Magazine. She writes Healthy Rich, a newsletter about how capitalism impacts the ways we think, teach and talk about money.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
How Does Social Security Work? 12 Things You Can’t Afford Not to Know
You probably know that saving and investing are essential to retirement planning. But just as important to the equation: Social Security planning. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of Social Security to retirees. The truth is, Americans aren’t saving or investing enough for a secure retirement. Without Social Security, approximately 4 out of 10 people...
Apr 18, 2026