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How to Sell Online With These 12 Websites and Apps
Extra coffee pot? Sell it online. Unused clothes? Sell them online. With these 15 apps and websites, you can sell stuff online and declutter your life.
Apr 6, 2026
Retirement
How the Inflation Reduction Act Impacts Your Medicare Drug Prices
President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on Aug. 16, approving a sweeping legislative package aimed at combating climate change, raising taxes on large corporations and lowering health care costs. It’s big news for Medicare, which covers over 62 million Americans — mostly seniors 65 and older. The new law will...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
I Saved Hundreds Doing a No-Spend Challenge. Here’s Why You Should Do One, Too.
A few months ago, I decided to stop procrastinating and get my personal finances in order. With a kid headed off to college and an embarrassingly small amount saved for retirement, I knew it was time for a lifestyle change. I set out with a brand-new budgeting journal and a lot of good intentions, diligently...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Wedding Insurance: Protect Your Investment in Your Big Day
Many people dream about their perfect wedding. The dress, the cake, the first dance, and more can make the day magical. But one unforeseen event can ruin it all. With an average wedding costing $33,900, nuptials are big investments. Wedding insurance can help protect that money. “I think it’s very important because it’s a relatively...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Critical Illness Insurance: Here’s What You Should Know Before You Sign Up
Heart attack. Stroke. Kidney failure. Cancer. They may not be fun to think about, but they might be worth preparing for -- and that goes for your finances, too. According to the National Cancer Institute, the cost of cancer treatment commonly tops $10,000 a month… and that’s not counting peripheral expenses, like job loss or...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Fifth Third Bank Preferred Cash Back Credit Card
The Fifth Third Bank Preferred Cash/Back Card offers a competitive 2% flat-rate cash back. But only residents of certain states and those who have a Fifth Third banking account can get the card.
May 2, 2026
Budget Planner
Monarch Money Review: A Budgeting App Built for Long-Term Planners
Looking for a new budgeting app? Monarch Money may be right for you. Monarch Money is a premium, all-in-one budgeting and financial planning platform created by former Mint employees. It stands out for its long-term planning tools and customizable dashboards, and is designed for users who want a serious, detailed approach to managing money. In...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Here’s How to Become a Transcriptionist and Work Your Way Up the Pay Scale
Looking for a flexible job that lets you work from home and flex your typing skills? Here’s how to become a transcriptionist — plus six places that hire beginners.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Dear Penny: Can I Buy My 14-Year-Old Her Dream Home on My $45K Salary?
Dear P., If I knew of ways to get rich quickly, I’d be sunning myself on a yacht in Turks and Caicos right now instead of writing this column. Or at the very least, I’d already be a homeowner. But like you, I’m grappling with the fact that homeownership feels ridiculously out of reach right...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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Jamie Cattanach is a freelance writer focusing on travel, personal finance, and living well. Her work has been featured at Fodor’s, Yahoo, SELF, The Motley Fool, Roads & Kingdoms and elsewhere.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
4 Ways to Get Health Coverage If You Retire Before 65
Is this you? You are not yet 65 years old. You are retiring early. You need health insurance. If it is, congratulations! The old standby that people retire when they turn 65 years of age no longer holds true. For one reason or another, people are hanging up their work boots well before they reach...
Apr 4, 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 18, 2026