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How to Add 200+ Points to Your Credit Score If You Want to Buy a House
Be like these three women and add 200+ points to your credit score. In order to buy the best home possible, each of them put herself in position to get the best mortgage she could.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
How to Budget When You Rely on Cash Tips: This Bartender’s Smart System
When you get paid in tips, it’s easy to let the cash burn a hole in your pocket — but don’t let that happen! This bartender explains how to budget when you rely on cash tips.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
The Wealthy Play by a Different Set of Money Rules — Here Are the Ones We Know About
You know what they say about secrets. They're no fun. And when it comes to the super rich, trust us — they've got plenty of secrets. And why would they reveal the keys to their success with you, anyway? The more for them, the better, right? Well, the cat's out of the bag. These are...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Do Unclaimed Packages Go to Amazon Heaven? No! Here’s How You Can Buy Them
Have you ever wondered what happens to packages that get lost in the mail? Most of the time, you can actually find these unclaimed or lost packages for sale online — and it’s not only failed Amazon deliveries. You can buy lost and unclaimed packages from all kinds of sources and sell what you find...
Apr 6, 2026
Banking & Credit
What Is Plastiq and How Does It Work?
Plastiq is a service that lets individuals and businesses use debit or credit cards to pay vendors that don't otherwise accept those payment methods.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Here’s What Landlords Do With Your Rent Payment Every Month
Wondering what happens to that rent payment you send every month? Here are some of the most common landlord expenses — and a look at how those costs add up.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Save Money on Movies, Music and More With These Free Library Apps
Forget subscription services like Netflix and Spotify. These free library apps will help you access movies, magazines, books and more.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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
Investing
Here’s Why More Seniors Are Sharing Their Homes With Strangers
When Marilyn* was 74, her husband died and she needed to find a way to pay her bills and stay in her home. That’s when she heard about home sharing, an increasingly popular arrangement in which a homeowner rents out an extra bedroom in their house. “I had a master suite that wasn’t being used...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Where To Buy Cheap Plants — Or Grow Your Own for Free
It’s a good time to be a plant. The plant industry is expected to grow by nearly $31 billion by 2032, as we turn to greenery for everything from decor to therapy, according to a report from the market research firm Technavio. It’s hard to scroll through Instagram without landing on a house plant placed...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
IHG Credit Cards Hike Bonuses up to 185K Points
Standard IHG award night bookings start at 10,000 points, meaning either one of the limited-time welcome offers could be enough to cover several hotel stays.
May 2, 2026
Retirement
Dear Penny: I’m Collecting Money From My Late Husband’s Pension. Can I Still Do That if I Remarry?
Dear Penny: I’m 81 years old and collecting money from my late husband’s pension. Can I still do that if I remarry?
Apr 18, 2026