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Homebuyers Should Look for these 6 Signs a House is a Money Pit
In the 1986 film The Money Pit, a couple gets a great deal on a mansion — and they don’t find out why until after they’ve moved in. One thing after another falls apart, and all they can do is throw money into the expensive repairs. While the movie may have been fiction, there’s no...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Game On! These 13 Scholarships Will Help Student Athletes Pay for School
Few high-school students land athletic scholarships, but there are other options if you want to go to college. Check out these 13 scholarships for fitness buffs of all stripes.
Apr 3, 2026
Banking & Credit
Hard vs. Soft Inquiry: What You Should Know Before a Credit Pull
Every time you turn around, someone wants to run your credit. New apartment? The landlords want to see your credit. Applying for a job? Same thing. Oh, and that really cool “freebie” blanket you could get just for signing up for a new credit card? They’ll definitely run your credit first. One thing you’ve probably...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
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Ciara McLaren is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder who focuses on side hustles. Her work has also appeared in publications including HuffPost, Business Insider, and MoneyGeek. She holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Mary Baldwin University.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Kiss the Commute Goodbye With These 49 Home Business Ideas
Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Here are the 26 best home-based business ideas for 2019.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
How to Stretch Your Budget for a One-Income Household
Are you living in a one-income household? Millions more of us are now. If you’re in a single-income home, here are seven money moves to make today.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
How To Get Free Stuff Online in 2025 – 14 Places To Get Freebies
Love free stuff? Then you need this ginormous list of freebies in your life. Why pay when you can get this stuff for FREE?
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
What Is the Best Buy Now, Pay Later App? See How 5 Options Compare
Buy now, pay later apps enable shoppers to make purchases they may not be able to afford otherwise. Such financial services take a large purchase and break it up into smaller payments over a set amount of time. Over the years, more buy now, pay later apps have appeared on the market, competing for attention...
Apr 6, 2026
Insurance
How to Become a Paid Caregiver for Your Loved One Through Medicaid
Children, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones. Medicaid would rather pay a friend or family member to help someone while they are still living in their own home, instead of paying for them to be in a long-term care facility. Genworth,...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
How Are Bonuses Taxed?
When you earn money, you know you’re going to pay taxes. But when you pay taxes on bonuses, the rules are a little different.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is a Roth IRA? 8 Reasons to Open One Today
If you’re not sure what a Roth IRA is, you’re in the right place. We break down the pros and cons of this unique way to save for retirement.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Why You Could Drop Collision and Comprehensive Coverage
Most states require a mandatory minimum of liability insurance if you’re a licensed driver with a car. But if you’re financing or leasing one, the lender may also make you carry collision and comprehensive coverage. Even if you own a vehicle outright (that is, it’s completely paid off), it still makes sense to carry collision...
Apr 18, 2026