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Survey: One in Three Americans With Credit Cards Say They Have Too Many

Banking & Credit

Survey: One in Three Americans With Credit Cards Say They Have Too Many

Some credit card holders feel they have too many cards, but the right number doesn’t look the same for everyone.

May 2, 2026

New Tilt Cards to Replace Petal Cards, Retain Focus on Building Credit

Banking & Credit

New Tilt Cards to Replace Petal Cards, Retain Focus on Building Credit

Empower has rebranded as Tilt and is replacing the Petal credit cards. Find out what this means for existing cardholders and future applicants.

Apr 4, 2026

We Break Down the Pros and Cons of Popular Coupon and Cashback Apps

Budget Planner

We Break Down the Pros and Cons of Popular Coupon and Cashback Apps

If you’re skeptical about coupon and cashback apps, don’t worry, we once were, too. But we heard from trusted friends and coworkers about the ease and financial benefits of these apps. So, we gave in and started downloading. Some apps are best for groceries, others for online shopping, and some pay you just to scan...

Apr 18, 2026

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Reserve Dethroned

Banking & Credit

Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve: Reserve Dethroned

For casual and heavy travelers alike, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is a better all-around package.

Apr 4, 2026

Want to 'Stack' Credit Card Rewards? These Tools Can Help

Banking & Credit

Want to 'Stack' Credit Card Rewards? These Tools Can Help

Stack rewards by using a cash-back app or website to find the best deals, then pay with a rewards credit card.

Apr 4, 2026

10 Ways to Stretch Your Money When You’re Out of Work

Investing

10 Ways to Stretch Your Money When You’re Out of Work

Being unemployed carries a heavy weight of financial stress. When you don’t know when your next paycheck will come, you’re left to pay all your expenses with whatever’s sitting in the bank. Often, it’s not enough. We’ve rounded up 10 ways to cut costs and save so you can make your money stretch while you’re...

Apr 4, 2026

10 Quick Ways to Earn an Extra $100

Retirement

10 Quick Ways to Earn an Extra $100

Wondering how to make money? Here are some quick ways I’ve made an extra $100.

Apr 18, 2026

If You Have Student Loans, You Got Another Payment Break into 2023

Investing

If You Have Student Loans, You Got Another Payment Break into 2023

Student loan administrative forbearance has been extended until Jan. 1, 2023. This is the seventh reprieve for federal student loan borrowers.

Apr 18, 2026

Mortgage Rates Today: April 23, 2026 – 30-Year And 15-Year Rates Hold Steady

Debt Management

Mortgage Rates Today: April 23, 2026 – 30-Year And 15-Year Rates Hold Steady

The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage remained the same over the last week at 6.27%, according to the Mortgage Research Center.

Apr 25, 2026

How AI’s Big Appetite for Chips Hits Consumer Wallets

Budget Planner

How AI’s Big Appetite for Chips Hits Consumer Wallets

The AI boom is making consumer tech more expensive. You can keep costs down by holding on to older devices longer and buying used.

Aug 1, 2026

Cheap Stocks: How to Find Them — and How to Decide If They’re Worth It

Investing

Cheap Stocks: How to Find Them — and How to Decide If They’re Worth It

Cheap stocks could mean low-priced stocks, value stocks or penny stocks. Here are lists of all three, and how to find them yourself.

Aug 1, 2026

7 Best Free Stock Screeners of 2026

Investing

7 Best Free Stock Screeners of 2026

Fidelity, Finviz and Yahoo Finance are among the best free stock screeners. Here are a few more, and some tips for how to use them.

Aug 1, 2026

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