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Budget Planner
4 Things I Learned From ‘Broke Millennial Talks Money’
Many of us have been raised to believe that money and finances are not topics to bring up in polite company. But frankly, I think it’s time we abandon that line of thinking. Talking about money with others might feel uncomfortable or awkward, but it can be so beneficial. Financial expert Erin Lowry, the founder...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Get Connected in Your Community: 18 Free or Cheap Activities for Seniors
When I told Tony Brooks, activist and advocate at ADAPT Philadelphia, that I was writing a story about free and cheap activities for seniors, he let out a laugh. “You mean like adult day care?” ADAPT is a disability advocacy group that explicitly includes seniors among the disabled. Brooks was acknowledging the fact that American...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
6 Signs the Way You’re Handling Your Money is Outdated (and Costing You)
Here we are in a new decade! But are you still making outdated money moves? Here are five ways your finances are stuck in the last decade — and small changes that’ll help you save.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know about the Amtrak Guest Rewards Preferred Mastercard
Despite its annual fee, the Bank of America-issued card can earn Amtrak regulars solid rewards and plenty of lucrative side perks.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Here’s a Totally Free Way to Check Your Credit History
Do you make it a habit to check your credit score? If not, you should. Here’s how to get it from all three bureaus for free.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Which 5% Rotating Bonus Category Card Should I Choose?
Chase, Citi, Discover, U.S. Bank and more offer cards that earn 5% cash back in rotating bonus categories. Here's how they stack up.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Dear Penny: My Boyfriend Lied About His Finances. We Planned to Buy a House. Help!
Dear Shocked, This sounds like quite a surprise to adjust to. However, imposing your financial expectations on someone else rarely works. We all have unique relationships with money, and your boyfriend is living with his. Those two years of lying about money are certainly something to address before commingling your finances through marriage or shared property....
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Save Money: Simple Steps to Start Today
Do you need a little nest egg? Check out our ultimate step-by-step guide on how to save money. It covers everything you need to do to start saving.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
How to Get a Fixed 5.5% Return on Your Money (Start With as Little as $10)
A company called Worthy lets you invest your savings in their SEC-qualified bonds. They’ll pay you a fixed 5.5% interest rate (5.65% APY).
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Budget Smarts At The Office: 15 Tips That Actually Work
That morning meeting on your calendar? It’s not the only part of your day that needs planning. Every piece of your routine can quietly shape your budget, for better or worse. There’s a fine line between spending freely and spending wisely, and it’s easy to miss when habits take the wheel. But small, intentional tweaks...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
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Dennis is a civil engineer turned freelance writer with a passion for personal finance. While young, he acts as the spearhead of personal finance to just about everyone in his life, passing on his knowledge from the perspective of financial independence. You can find Dennis over at colossicus.com between his freelance ventures.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Sam’s Club Plus Members Get Free Shipping (but Don’t Drop Amazon Prime Yet)
Your Sam’s Club Plus membership now comes with free shipping most online orders. Here’s what the fine print says.
Apr 18, 2026