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Capital One Adds $100 Bonus to No-Fee Rewards Cards (Limited Time)
For a limited time, new applicants for the Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card and the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card will automatically get a $100 Capital One Travel credit on top of the cards' existing welcome bonuses.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Got a Soon-to-Be Grad? Here’s How to Get Them Ready for Financial Independence
You’ve tried to teach financial independence to your kid, but how prepared are they really? Only 22.7% of U.S. high school students had guaranteed access to financial literacy education, according to a 2021-22 report from Next Gen Finance. For students leaving high school for immediate employment, paying bills and building credit are essential skills. College-bound...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
8 Payroll Tax Cut FAQs: Who It Would Help and How Much You Could Save
[call_out_box id=1] Millions of people are on edge about their expired unemployment benefits and whether a second round of stimulus checks is coming. But there’s another issue that keeps resurfacing as lawmakers wrangle over the next stimulus bill: payroll taxes. The Republican-proposed HEALS Act didn’t include a payroll tax cut. Democrats are widely opposed to...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Looking for the Best Robo-Advisor? Here Are 8
Robo-advisors are growing increasingly popular, especially with Millennial and Gen Z investors, as an alternative to traditional portfolio management. But not all robo-advisors are created equal. Robo-advisor — an automated investment platform that uses computer algorithms to invest your money for you — is certainly a hot buzzword in today’s economic landscape (perhaps second to...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: My husband plans to divorce me when he retires. Can I request half his Social Security benefits as settlement?
Dear Surprised, I’m sorry for your circumstances; this sounds shocking and difficult to absorb. Financially, I have good news for you: You don’t have to fight for Social Security benefits from an ex-spouse. The Social Security Administration lets you claim up to half of his benefit amount as a matter of course. This doesn’t affect...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Many Americans Keep Financial Info Under Wraps From Partners and Parents
A new NerdWallet survey finds that some Americans are lying about or withholding financial information from their partners, parents or adult children.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Scared About Your Kids’ Futures? 6 Steps You Can Take Today
More of us are scared about our children’s futures, according to surveys. Here are some steps you can take today.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Sick of Spending $50+ on a Haircut? Here’s What to Do Instead
No one will know you didn’t break the bank for your new ‘do. Here’s how to get cheap haircuts that don’t look cheap.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
What Is a Variable Annuity?
A variable annuity pairs the growth potential of stocks with the steady income of annuities.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Living Small Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Compost: Try These Tips
The absence of a backyard doesn’t cancel out your composting potential. Innovations in indoor systems make it easier than ever to keep things tidy and productive. You already have the raw ingredients. Now, it’s time to turn them into something valuable. Let’s walk through how to start. Use Best Indoor Bins For Small Spaces SHVETS...
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
Does Your Credit Card’s Interest Rate Matter?
If you pay in full every month, your credit card interest rate doesn't matter; you won't pay interest. If you carry a balance, though, it matters a lot.
May 2, 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