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7 Ways to Gift on a Budget This Holiday Season
Getty Images Buying holiday gifts for all your loved ones can add a bunch of financial stress to what’s supposed to be a joyous time of year. The commercialism of the season encourages you to buy-buy-buy, which means it’s easy to find yourself overspending or even going into debt. Your gifts might put a smile...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
9 Cheap Ways to Block Your Neighbor’s View into Your Yard
Good fences make good neighbors, they say. But fencing isn’t the only way to shield your outdoor space from peeping toms and passersby. You can create privacy in your yard on a budget — especially if you get creative. Fences are usually the first privacy solution people consider to block a neighbor’s view. But wooden...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Fund Your Secured Credit Card Promptly, or You’ll Lose It
If you apply for a secured credit card, get approved and then neglect to supply your security deposit before the deadline, your credit could suffer.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Here’s Why Experienced Investors Are Using the Moomoo Stock Trading App
Experienced stock traders are turning to an app called moomoo, which has customizable charting and free Level 2 market data.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
How To Protect Yourself From The Next Crypto Crash, According to Experts
Cryptocurrency investors are reeling and wondering what comes next after a massive market shakeup sent the price of bitcoin plummeting to its lowest level in 17 months last week. The pullback was triggered by the collapse of two of the largest cryptocurrencies — the stablecoin terraUSD (UST) and its sister token luna. Terra’s value is...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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
Budget Planner
You Need a Budget — And Here’s the App to Help You Stick to One
Budgeting can get a bad rap, but making a plan for how you spend your hard-earned cash is a good thing. Instead of wondering where all your money is going, by budgeting you can find solace in knowing your bills are covered and you’re working toward various savings goals. Having a tool to help you...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
You Could Save $840 on a New Stove with the Electric Appliance Rebate
The debate about switching from gas stoves to electric cooktops has been heating up lately on social media. So what’s the firestorm of controversy about? In short, state and national agencies are advising — and in some cases giving tax incentives — for consumers to save energy by switching from gas appliances to electric. If...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
6 Ways to Pocket an Extra $1,301 Without Getting a Second Job
If you needed extra money, like, yesterday, you’ve come to the right spot. Our team has compiled a list of creative ways you can fatten your bank account this month. Certainly, there’s something here that fits your needs. Without further delay, here are six ways to pocket up to $1,381: 3. Earn up to $83...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Want Free Stuff? These 50 Restaurants Have You Covered
If you find yourself indulging in your daily Starbucks coffee, meeting your friends for lunch every Friday at Chipotle and driving your kids to McDonald's after every soccer game, it's time to get rewarded. Starbucks, Chipotle and McDonald's are part of a growing group of restaurants dishing up discounts, deals and even free meals for...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Speedway Credit Card
Even if you live in a state with Speedway stores, you probably won’t want the Speedway credit card on account of its poor point values.
May 2, 2026
Insurance
Think Your Debt Dies With You? Not So Fast
It might seem like you’ll be paying down debt until the end of your life — but your debt will likely outlive you. Here’s what happens to debt when you die — and who’s on the hook for paying it off.
Apr 18, 2026