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Debt Management
What Is a Good APR for a Credit Card?
Tons of tools exist to help you compare credit card offers side by side. But what exactly are you looking for? How can you tell what’s a good offer for you? A credit card’s APR is often the most commonly promoted feature of a card, and it’s the one feature that you can easily compare...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Dear Penny: Am I Responsible For My Husband’s Massive Credit Card Debt If He Dies?
Dear In Love, What happens to your spouse’s debt after they die depends on a few factors — but, in most cases, you won’t be held responsible for credit cards that aren’t in your name. If you live in one of nine community property states, any debt (or assets) your spouse acquires while you’re married are...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Here’s Exactly How to Determine if Credit Card Annual Fees are Worth It
We all like to get something for nothing, and in some ways credit card rewards fit the bill. “It's one of the few things in the world where it sounds too good to be true but it actually is true that you get these huge payouts with usually very little effort,” says Greg Davis-Kean, also...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Want To Self-Publish? Here’s How To Do It on Amazon
Since 2007 and the launch of the Kindle, Amazon has been a port of call for writers who want to self-publish their books. Amazon self-publishing is powered by Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), the company’s self-service platform that allows independent authors to publish ebooks and paperback books without a traditional publisher. Once approved, books appear in...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Here’s Your Month-by-Month Guide to the Best Time to Buy Almost Everything
When’s the best time to buy… just about anything? Here’s your shopping calendar.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Best Debt Management Companies
Looking for an organization that can help restructure your debt in a way that makes it easier to pay off? Check out the best debt management companies.
Jun 27, 2026
Retirement
How to Self-Publish on Amazon: All You Need to Know
You’ve taken your ideas and formed them into a manuscript using the power of determination. Congratulations! That’s a huge step, and you should be proud of your creative prowess. Now it’s time to turn that manuscript into a full-fledged book for readers to enjoy, and one great way is by self-publishing with Amazon Kindle. Since...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Save for a Vacation Without Breaking the Bank
Itching to travel but not sure how to save for a vacation? These 10 tips will help you build your travel fund so you can be on your way.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: I live with my girlfriend, who makes more money than me. She complains I don’t pay enough toward bills. What’s fair?
Dear Significantly, Managing money and splitting expenses as a couple is always a tricky subject, and it’s exacerbated when your finances are significantly different. Determining how to do this in your relationship isn’t necessarily about what’s “fair,” but about what makes you both feel like you’re secure and supported in a life you’re building together....
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
40 Best Companies For Remote Work in 2026: Work From Home or Anywhere
Ready to ditch the cubicle and communal kitchen? This list of work-from-home companies will have you doing just that.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Password Sharing: How to Share Passwords Securely
Whether you have a spouse who wants to share a banking password or a younger sibling who keeps badgering you for your password to Netflix, password sharing can be tricky business. If you don’t share a password securely, you could quickly find yourself in hot water. Ask yourself whether you want to share a password...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Standard Deductions For 2024 And 2025 Tax Returns
The IRS has released the standard deduction amounts for the 2025-2026 tax year. Find the new rates and information on extra benefits for people over 65.
May 23, 2026