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Budget Planner
The Zero Based Budget Makes You Account for Every Dollar You Spend
Are you stressed about where your money’s going? We show you exactly how to use the zero-based budget to master your finances.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Find the Red Flags on Your Credit Report Before It’s Too Late
Know what’s on your credit report. Check your credit report. Have you seen your credit report? It seems someone is always suggesting a deep dive into our credit reports. But do you actually know what that means? Do you even know how to read a credit report? If not, it’s time to learn so that...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Help Your Friends and Family Manage Their Money With These 8 Gifts
You probably know a friend or relative who wants to become a Penny Hoarder but has something standing in their way — a lower-paying job, a disorganized budget or a small business dream that hasn’t yet become a reality. This holiday season, give that person one of these eight gifts to help them with their...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
The Aspiration Debit Card Pays You to Swipe — No Wonder 1.5 Million People Use It
The Aspiration debit card already has 1.5 million users, and it’s paying people to swipe. It takes five minutes to get started.
Apr 4, 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
Debt Management
Today’s HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: April 22, 2026
Discover the Latest HELOC & Home Equity Interest Rates with Forbes Advisor - Unlock Your Home's Financial Potential Today!
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: Do I Owe It to My Husband to Support His Endless Job Hopping?
Dear M. You don’t say what you do for work, but you have a full-time job as your husband’s unpaid therapist. You’re clearly exhausted. I think the job hopping and constant complaining are two separate problems. Both pertain to a much bigger problem, which is that you’re married to a really difficult person. [dear_penny_form] Let’s...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
How to Increase Your Retirement Savings in 2025
If you’re feeling shaky about your retirement savings, you’re not alone. According to a 2024 research report by the National Institute on Retirement Security, 79% of respondents agree there is a retirement crisis in the United States. If your savings fell short in 2024, the new year is a great time to get back on...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Dear Penny: My Husband Died Recently. Am I Entitled to Survivor Benefits?
Dear Widow, I’m sorry for your loss. And I’m sorry I probably don’t have good news for you. Your friend may be using a colloquial term for what the Social Security Administration calls “survivor benefits.” There’s no such thing, officially, as “widow benefits.” You’re likely not eligible to receive survivor benefits because of your age....
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
H&R Block Online Review 2025: How It Stacks Up With Other Filing Services
In our H&R Block tax software review, we’ll take a look at all of the package options and the pros and cons of using it to file your taxes.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
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Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
2026 Tax Brackets: Here’s How Much You’ll Owe the IRS Next Year
Each fall, the Internal Revenue Service analyzes how inflation has impacted the cost of living and, in response, makes changes to how we’re taxed and how much we receive in government benefits. The IRS has released the latest inflation-adjusted federal income tax brackets that will go into effect for tax year 2026. This won’t affect...
Apr 18, 2026