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Have a Flex Spending Account? Here Are 50+ Surprising Things It May Pay For
What can you buy with a Flexible Spending Account? Turns out, more than you might think. Check out these 50+ items and services that are FSA eligible.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase 5% Bonus Categories, Q2 2026: Amazon, Whole Foods, Chase Travel and Feeding America
Spring has sprung and so have Chase’s bonus categories for the second quarter of 2026.
Apr 25, 2026
Banking & Credit
Royal Caribbean, Bank of America Launching New Credit Cards
Bank of America and Royal Caribbean plan to launch the Royal ONE and Royal ONE Plus credit cards, which will earn rewards in a variety of categories from travel to everyday purchases.
May 2, 2026
Investing
These Are the 5 Smartest Things to Do if You Don’t Get Another $1,200 Stimulus Check
If you don’t get another stimulus check, here are some other resources that can help you get through these tough times.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
This Cell Phone Provider Offers Massive Discounts (and Plans Start at $15/Month)
This carrier gives you a major discount if you sign up for 12 months. (Plans start at $15/mo)
Apr 3, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus
The card offers a flat 1.8% cash back as well as a lucrative first-year bonus. But there are cards that earn higher ongoing flat rates.
Apr 25, 2026
Investing
Here’s What to Do About Joint Bank Accounts after a Breakup
A joint bank account can make life easier for a couple. You cover payments and expenses with the same account, simplifying budgeting and money management. But sometimes relationships come to an end. When that happens, a joint bank account suddenly is a burden. We have some tips to help you navigate how to split a...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
You’ll Pay Thousands More in Student Loan Interest — Unless You Do This
If you’re a college student or recent grad, you can save money by learning how interest capitalization affects your student loans — and how to avoid paying it.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
How to Open a Savings Account: A Step by Step Guide
Opening a savings account is a great way to protect your money and build your financial foundation. You can use a savings account to achieve different financial goals, like creating an emergency fund or buying a home. The best savings accounts feature higher-than-average interest rates and no monthly service fees. They also offer low or...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Why It’s So Hard for Even the Best Investors to Beat the Market
In investing, there’s a competition that’s a lot like “The Tortoise and the Hare.” Remember the story? The tortoise, exasperated with the hare’s incessant antagonizing, challenges him to a race. Our industrious tortoise doggedly pursues his objective. But the hare, confident of his victory, takes several detours. Hearing the commotion in the distance as the...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
No Time, No Savings — Here’s How to Get Money When You Have Emergency Expenses
One morning, you head out to your car and it doesn’t start. Or, you have a medical emergency that requires major surgery. Maybe a pipe bursts in your bathroom and does extensive damage. But you have no emergency fund, so how do you get emergency money? Emergencies can strike at any time. Financial experts say...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Save in Your Slippers When You Shop the 9 Best Online Dollar Stores
As things get more expensive, dollar stores are increasingly attractive alternatives to traditional department or grocery stores. Who doesn’t want deeper discounts on everyday items? Not as enticing, however, is the idea of digging through bins to find bargains. Enter online dollar stores, where some products still cost just a dollar (though most are up...
Apr 18, 2026