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Study: People are Tracking Spending More Closely — Should You?
Americans say rising prices, life changes and risk of job loss have contributed to tracking spending more closely.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
New Court Motion Argues Students On The SAVE Plan Shouldn’t Be Transferred To More Expensive Plans July 1
A motion filed June 23 argues that borrowers on the SAVE Plan should be transferred to the REPAYE plan instead while a lawsuit remains pending.
Jul 4, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is the Minimum Wage By State in 2026?
Each state sets its own minimum wage, which may be higher than the federal minimum wage.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Which Jobs Qualify for ‘No Tax on Tips’?
The Treasury Department has named 68 jobs that qualify for the tipped tax-exemption beginning with the 2025 filing year.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Should You Add Your Child as an Authorized User on a Credit Card?
Adding your child as an authorized user won’t help their credit if the account details aren't reported to the credit bureaus or the account isn’t in good standing.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is the Minimum Wage By State in 2026?
Each state sets its own minimum wage, which may be higher than the federal minimum wage.
Jul 25, 2026
Investing
How Employee Stock Option Taxes Work
Nonqualified stock options (NSOs) are taxable at exercise and when selling the shares. Incentive stock options (ISOs) are taxable when the shares are sold.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
A New Senate Bill Would Raise The Minimum Wage To $25 By 2039—What Workers Should Know
A new bill in the Senate would aim to increase the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009 to $25 by 2039 from its current $7.25 per hour.
Jul 18, 2026
Investing
Should You File an 83(b) Election?
An 83(b) election is a way to pay tax on stock options or restricted stock at grant rather than at vesting. The strategy can reduce tax bills by making more of the gains subject to capital gains tax instead of ordinary income tax.
Jul 25, 2026
Investing
Exchange Funds: How They Work, Pros and Cons
An exchange fund aggregates the concentrated stock positions of many investors. Investors swap their positions for shares of the more diversified exchange fund.
Jul 25, 2026
Retirement
Best IRA Accounts Of 2026
We analyzed the top IRA accounts to determine the best ones. Learn about the ins and outs of choosing and opening an IRA.
Jul 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Current HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: June 26, 2026
The average APR on a $100,000 HELOC with a 60% LTV ratio is 7.25% today, the same as yesterday.
Jun 27, 2026