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Retirement
Consider These 5 Alternative Savings Methods for Retirement
If you’ve been following the stock market lately, you might have noticed it’s looking a little volatile. Economic uncertainty due to tariffs has made the stock market resemble a roller coaster with daily ups and downs. It’s leaving many Americans feeling nervous and uncertain about their retirement savings. However, there are alternative savings methods for...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Dear Penny: Will My Son Get Stuck With My Timeshare When I Die?
Dear J., Timeshares are often sold on the promise of idyllic family memories that can continue for generations to come. Instead, they turn out to be a financial albatross for countless buyers. That’s why eBay is filled with listings from desperate owners seeking to unload their “vacation investments” for as little as $1. But I...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Save Money: Simple Steps to Start Today
Do you need a little nest egg? Check out our ultimate step-by-step guide on how to save money. It covers everything you need to do to start saving.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Are You One of the 323K Eligible for Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness?
Getting rid of federal student loan debt has just become easier — in many cases automatic — for borrowers with qualifying disabilities. The U.S. Department of Education announced that it will automatically forgive federal student loans for at least 323,000 borrowers who have total and permanent disabilities. An estimated $5.8 billion in federal student loan...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Here’s a Totally Free Way to Check Your Credit History
Do you make it a habit to check your credit score? If not, you should. Here’s how to get it from all three bureaus for free.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
10 Cheap Front Yard Ideas to Increase Your Curb Appeal
Sprucing up your front yard landscaping can really improve the look of your house, but it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. If you’re getting ready to sell your home, landscaping your yard can add curb appeal, which can make a home more attractive to potential buyers. And even if you don’t intend to move,...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Misfits Market vs Imperfect Foods: We Subscribed So You Don’t Have to
You can’t scroll social media these days without stumbling across an ad for an imperfect produce subscription. These grocery delivery services claim you can save the planet — and your wallet — by opting to receive mostly organic produce that’s been discarded by other more discerning customers and grocery stores. Sounds too good to be...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: Am I a Jerk if I Refuse to Pay for My Mother-in-Law’s Funeral?
Dear Outlaw, Your conundrum reminds me of the old saying about how funerals are for the living, not the dead. Still, if you want to do the right thing, this needs to be about your mother-in-law, not your sister-in-law. That’s not to say you and your husband shouldn’t consider what you can afford. But you...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
I’m Second-Guessing the Way We’ve Been Saving for Stepdaughter’s College
Saving for college can get scary as the teenage years approach. Here’s how to make the most of that college savings fund.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Simple Finance Review: An Online-Only Account With Built-in Savings and Budgeting Tools
In May 2021, Simple Bank was shut down with its accounts transferred to its parent company, BBVA, which is now part of PNC. If you're looking for an online bank, check out our list of the best online banks for 2021. The banking industry has moved online in recent years, and some institutions are...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
How to Dye Your Own Hair From a Box (but Look Like You Paid a Pro)
My first experience dyeing my hair at home was when I was about 14. It was messy and difficult, but afterward my hair was a beautiful shade of red and I felt super awesome, albeit I had random splodges of red on my face and neck. That was the beginning of a beautiful relationship that’s...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Broke? Busy? Bored? Presenting 31 Side Hustles (With Resources to Help You Get Started)
Side hustles can be a great way to boost your income and pursue your passions. Here are 10 of the best side hustles to consider.
Apr 18, 2026