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6 Online Shopping Sites That Are Off the Beaten Path
Almost all of us do some shopping online. It’s just so easy: You point and click, then go to your “cart” and pay for your order. Boom, you’re done. If you’re shopping only on Amazon or eBay or Etsy, though, you’re missing out on some really good deals. We scouted out a bunch of obscure...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Credit Scores 101
Learn the basics of how to build a healthy credit score — and how to maintain it.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
You Can Make an Emergency Kit for Your Car This Winter for Less Than $100
Be sure to include these items in your winter emergency car kit.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Vanguard Digital Advisor Review 2026: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
Vanguard Digital Advisor is an affordable robo-advisory service using several of Vanguard’s key exchange-traded funds to create a personalized retirement plan and portfolio for investors.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Want to Send Your Kid to Private School? See Which States Have School Vouchers
Getting the state to pick up the tab on your kid’s private school tuition sounds like a pipe dream, but it’s becoming increasingly common as more states across the country launch school voucher programs. But even with state financial assistance, can your family really afford to pay private school tuition? Let’s take a closer look...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Insurance Explained: 12 Kinds of Policies — and Which Are Worth It for You
Insurance can be overwhelming and confusing. Luckily, we’ve taken a look at 12 types of insurance to see what they offer — and if they’re worth your money.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Mortgage Points: Are They Worth Paying?
Mortgage discount points are upfront payments made by borrowers to lower interest rates throughout the loan term. They can be beneficial if you plan to stay in your home for 10 to 15 years or more.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Everything You Need to Know About Utility Budget Billing
Budgeting conjures visions of a monthly pile of bills — the mortgage, car payments, credit card balances and, of course, utilities. While some monthly payments are predictable, utilities like electricity, gas and water are based on usage and can swing wildly from season to season. And an unpredictable monthly payment can make it challenging to...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
InboxDollars Review 2026: Is It Legit and Worth Your Time?
Want to make money watching videos, taking surveys or surfing the web? Here’s our InboxDollars review and what happened when we tried it.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
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Kari Faber is a former staff writer for The Penny Hoarder.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
Discover Adds Apple Pay as Rewards Redemption Option
Eligible Discover cardholders who use Pay With Rewards with Apple Pay will receive a statement credit against their purchases within 72 hours.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Is Your Credit Card Debt Too High? Here’s How to Know (and What to Do)
In an ideal world, we’d pay off our credit card balances each month to avoid paying sky-high interest charges. However, for many of us, the reality is that carrying a credit card balance – and losing money to interest – is a necessity. In fact, 46% of credit card users carried a balance for at...
Apr 18, 2026