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How I Paid Off $8,100 of Credit Card Debt in Just 3 Months
Struggling with credit card debt, one blogger decided to try an aggressive approach: She gave herself only 90 days to pay off $8,100. Here’s how she did it.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Cleo App Review: Can This AI Chatbot Help You Budget Better?
If you like using AI to make daily tasks easier, it can also make handling your finances easier. The budgeting app Cleo is like an AI financial assistant that uses a chatbot to make money management more approachable. It aims to provide typical budgeting app features but in a hyper-personalized way. You’ll be able to...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Dear Penny: Did My Wife Make a Huge Mistake by Investing Her Inheritance?
Dear S., Is this really about what Grandpa would have wanted? Or are you saying that you’re disappointed that your wife isn’t spending her inheritance on fun stuff? Regardless, it sounds like your wife followed your advice. She didn’t let the money go to waste. Investing money when you don’t have a pressing need for...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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Kent McDill has been a journalist for more than 30 years. He holds a Bachelor of Communication, Broadcast Journalism from DePauw University.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Trump’s 6-Month Consumer Report Card: From Tariffs To The One Big Beautiful Bill
Six months into Trump’s second term, consumer finances are feeling the impact of new tariffs, tax breaks and economic policies. Here’s what to know and how to respond.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
What’s a Penny Date? A Low-Cost Romantic Valentine’s Day Adventure
If you’re looking for inexpensive, fun Valentine’s Day date ideas, the answer just might be a penny date. Here’s how to set one up.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
How To Get Free Stuff Online in 2025 – 14 Places To Get Freebies
Love free stuff? Then you need this ginormous list of freebies in your life. Why pay when you can get this stuff for FREE?
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
LendingPoint Personal Loans Review 2023
Getting a loan when you have mediocre credit is no easy task. You can face astronomical interest rates — or outright rejection. LendingPoint is a personal loan company that makes loans to people with credit scores as low as 620. In this LendingPoint review, we’ve taken the time to research and analyze the company's offerings...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Struggle to Save Regularly? 3 Tools That Turn Loose Change into Savings
Figuring out how to save more money is tough, especially on a tight budget. Here are four of the best apps that make it easier to save money.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
How to Save Money on Everything Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Did you know Medicare doesn’t cover all your health care costs? Medicare Part A and Part B — also known as Original Medicare — include several coverage gaps that many people are unaware of. So what does Medicare not cover, exactly? In general, Original Medicare doesn’t cover: Prescription drugs Hearing aids Most vision care, including...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Ward Off the Panic of Bad Tires and the Scary Check Engine Light
Dread going to the mechanic? Your nerves probably have a lot to do with not being prepared to pay a repair bill. The solution? Budget for car maintenance and repairs.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Dear Penny: What Side Hustles Can I Turn Into Full-Time Income?
Dear Aspiring, You’ve come to the right place! We’ve written about tons of remote side hustles over the years at The Penny Hoarder. You can turn a side hustle into a full-time income either by piecing together a lot of side gigs (if you like variety) or by choosing a side hustle that has the...
Apr 18, 2026