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Cash Back vs. Travel Rewards: How to Choose
If you want low-maintenance rewards from your credit card, cash back is the way to go. If you're looking for fee trips or perks while on the move, consider travel rewards.
May 2, 2026
Budget Planner
Love Shopping, Hate the Bill? 20 Clever Ways to Save Money on Clothes
If your clothing tastes and budget don’t always see eye to eye, you’ll love these strategies to save money on clothes. From making sure to choose the right pieces and finding good deals, to helping your clothes last as long as possible, we’ve got you covered.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
10 Attempts at Frugality That Could End Up Costing You Money
It’s easy to get excited by a clearance item or “cheaper” DIY project. But don’t be blinded by what seems like frugality. Here are six times you’re not actually saving money.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
What It Feels Like to Declare Bankruptcy, and How to Recover From It
Ever wonder what it feels like to go bankrupt? One woman shares her experience declaring chapter 7 bankruptcy — and how she’s working her way out of debt.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What To Do When A Debt Collector Contacts You
You have plenty of rights when it comes to your past-due bills… despite what a debt collection caller might tell you. Here’s how to deal with debt collectors.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Dementia Impacting Finances Is Common — Here are 10 Ways to Spot It
Discovering your loved one has dementia is a heartbreaking moment. But early diagnosis is actually key to better outcomes, and the early signs of the condition often show up in people’s finances. Medicare beneficiaries who are later diagnosed with dementia are more likely to “miss payments on bills as early as six years before a...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: Am I Selfish if I Don’t Split My Inheritance With My Husband?
Dear R., Two reasonable people can disagree on whether you should split an inheritance with a spouse. So I don’t think either of you is necessarily in the wrong here. Of course, it’s easy for your husband to say he’d split his non-existent inheritance with you. But all 50 states recognize inheritances as separate property,...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
6 Cookbooks That Every Budget-Conscious Foodie Should Check Out
The grocery portion of a budget is one of the easiest places to overspend. Who can blame you? We all love food. Savory food, sweet food. It can be very hard to resist. But thoughtless spending on ingredients — even for home-cooked meals — can add up to become a real stressor on the wallet....
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Discover’s 5% Bonus Categories for Q3 2025: Gas, Transit, Utilities
Eligible Discover cardholders can earn bonus cash back on qualifying spending in these categories.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
6 End-of-Year Money Moves to Make Now and Set Yourself Up for 2023
Don’t let the calendar turn to Jan. 1 without making these end-of-year money moves to help you crush your financial goals in 2023.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Burlington Credit Card
The Burlington credit card has one of the lowest rewards rates among store credit cards, a paltry 1 point per $1 spent. You’ll likely save more, even at Burlington Coat Factory, with a general rewards credit card.
May 2, 2026
Budget Planner
Foreign Transaction Fees: What Are They And How To Avoid Them
Many international travelers encounter foreign transaction fees while making purchases abroad. Learn how to avoid these fees with Forbes Advisor.
Apr 25, 2026