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3 Steps to Take If You Want to Buy a House in the Next 3 Years
Here are three steps to take if you want to buy a house in the next three years. They’ll help you save enough money for a down payment and qualify for a good mortgage.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Prevent Child Identity Theft
Child identity theft is easy to miss and hard to fix. Freezing a child's credit is one way to protect them.
Aug 1, 2026
Banking & Credit
Fora Financial Business Loans Review: Pros, Cons & Verdict
Fora Financial is an online lender that provides short-term loans and revenue advances. Learn more here.
Apr 25, 2026
Banking & Credit
AmEx Ends Flexible Social Security Number and ITIN Requirement
AmEx now requires a Social Security Number or ITIN from all applicants seeking a consumer credit card in the U.S. Find out what has changed.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
Does Carrying a Small Credit Card Balance Really Help Your Credit Score?
You probably know that paying down debt is good for your credit score. But there’s a persistent myth about credit card balances and credit scores you should know about. Some people say carrying a small balance from month to month helps your credit score. The idea that carrying a balance helps your credit score is...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Budget Like A Pro: 15 Financial Tips For Single Parents
Raising children solo means taking the financial wheel with both hands. But that doesn’t have to be overwhelming. These budgeting tips are built to help you make confident, informed choices and create a system that supports your everyday life and long-term goals. Let’s build a budget that works for you. 1. Track Every Dollar For...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
3 Tough Money Conversations You Need to Have With Your Parents
Let’s be honest: It can be awkward for adult children to talk about money with their parents — especially if you haven’t done it much before. But avoiding the money talk, especially as our parents age and their needs change, can lead to a host of financial problems down the road. These talks are tough,...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Who’s Taking Care of Your Dogs When You're Gone? Serious Question.
Dear C., Focus on the most pressing issue: You don’t have an estate plan. That’s something even healthy young adults should have, but it becomes more important as you age. There’s a saying in estate planning that if you don’t have a will, your state has one for you. In other words, when you don’t...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Side Hustle 101: How to Make and Sell Crafts
If you’re a little crafty but draw the line at dragging out the sewing machine, you’re in good company. But that doesn't mean you can't find crafts to make and sell. Mason jars and bath bombs aside, there are many clever ideas for easy crafts to make and sell that don’t require sewing skills or...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
The 8 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of April 2026
As you’re probably aware, interest rates are pretty high. While high rates might not sound like a good thing — and, to be fair, it’s probably not the best news if you have a variable rate on a student loan, for example — it can be a positive sign for your savings account. Higher rates mean you...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
2025 Household Credit Card Debt Study: 49% Say Card Debt is Normal
Revolving credit card debt continues to climb as nearly half of Americans say “it’s normal,” finds NerdWallet’s annual household debt survey and analysis.
May 2, 2026
Investing
Financial Responsibility Is Self-Care. 5 Ways to Treat Yourself (and Your Wallet) This Week
Financial responsibility is self-care, too. Here’s the best way to practice it this week.
Apr 3, 2026