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PNC Bank Review: Pros and Cons
PNC Financial Services may have a small geographic footprint, but it’s mighty when it comes to its assets. In fact, PNC Bank, which operates in 28 states and the District of Columbia, is ranked as one of the nine largest banks in the U.S. based on assets. While living in one of the states with...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What to Expect in the Housing Market in 2023
There have always been long-standing rules about real estate ownership, including the three most important ones: location, location, location. But the one constant about real estate investing is that nothing ever stays the same. Even the location rule, because preferred locations change from year to year, and certainly from generation to generation. After the 2020...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
How to Invest Even if You Have No Idea Where to Start
Making money on the market is very different in 2019 from years ago. Here’s what you need to know about how to invest, from DIY brokerage accounts to robo-advisors and more.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
How to Sell Online With These 12 Websites and Apps
Extra coffee pot? Sell it online. Unused clothes? Sell them online. With these 15 apps and websites, you can sell stuff online and declutter your life.
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
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Jen Smith is a former staff writer for The Penny Hoarder.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What Is a Credit Score? Here Are the Facts Behind Your Number
You keep hearing about it, so what is a credit score, anyway? Here’s how your credit score is calculated and what it can do for you.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Dear Penny: Does It Ever Make Sense to Refinance at a Higher Interest Rate?
Dear A., Refinancing makes sense when it can save you money over the life of the loan. Or sometimes, it’s a smart move when you have an adjustable-rate mortgage and you want to lock in the certainty of a fixed rate. But refinancing doesn’t make sense when you have a mortgage that’s lower than current...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Is AI-Powered Investing Reliable? How To Decide if It’s Right for You
Artificial intelligence (AI) pops up in many places these days. You chat with it as customer support, it runs in the background to protect your accounts from fraud and medical professionals are using it to diagnose you. But, there also is AI-powered investing. An increasing number of brokerages are advertising AI-powered investing. It combines data...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
What Is an iBuyer? How to Sell Your House ASAP
“Looking to move? We will pay instant cash for your home! Call ……” You might have seen that kind of offer on a billboard or a homemade sign posted to a telephone pole. The concept has been around for years. Want to sell your home fast? There’s usually someone willing to buy it — as...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
How to Make the Most of Rewards Credit Cards
Making the most of your rewards card starts with getting the right one and using it responsibly for all purchases. Also key is knowing your card's benefits.
Apr 25, 2026
Insurance
The Best Pet Insurance Companies of 2026
If you’re considering pet insurance to keep the vet bills at bay, we can help you find the coverage that’s right for you. Here are the best pet insurance companies of 2019.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
How to Figure Out How Much You’ll Really Need in Retirement
Want to stop working someday and retire? It takes money to make that happen. If you don’t know how much you will need, you’re in the majority. A 2019 study from Northwestern Mutual that polled 2,003 American adults found that 56% didn’t know how much money they’ll need to retire. The same study found that...
Apr 18, 2026