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Debt Management
Self-Employment Tax Calculator: Figure Out Your Tax
Use Forbes Advisor's calculator and instructions to learn how your self-employment tax is calculated.
Jun 20, 2026
Retirement
Dear Penny: My Partner of 21 Years Passed Away. We Weren’t Married. Am I Eligible For His Social Security Benefits?
Dear Penny: My life partner of 21 years passed away. Am I eligible for part of his Social Security benefits even though we weren’t married?
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Here’s How to Turn Your Old Fisher Price Sets, LEGOS and GI Joes Into Cash
Know this if you are trying to sell old toys: Vintage toy stores may pay up to $700 for Hasbro’s rare 1967 GI Joe female nurse. They would love to buy a retired Star Wars Imperial Star Destroyer LEGO set for $600 or more. The Fisher Price blue A-frame house might fetch $50. But they...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase Sapphire Cards: News and Offers
Chase's Sapphire-branded cards — Preferred and Reserve — have evolved to stay relevant to travelers. Here's a look at what they've offered over the years.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
E*TRADE Review 2026: Pros, Cons and How It Compares
NerdWallet's brokerage experts review E*TRADE, an online broker popular for its easy-to-navigate website and robust trading platforms and mobile app.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
These 35 People Told Us How To Make Money Without a Job
Who really wants to work in an office? These days, you don’t really have to. Check out these ways to make extra money without getting a real job.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Southwest Companion Pass: Why You Want It and How to Get It
Enjoying a Southwest Companion Pass is easy, but earning it can be a challenge. Here's what to know about it, including how Southwest credit cards can help.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Hackers Tried to Get 5 Credit Cards, 3 Loans and Unemployment With My ID
My name is Tiffani Sherman. The real Tiffani Sherman. Not the one who recently applied for unemployment benefits, an SBA COVID loan, five credit cards, a payday advance, two loans, and opened two bank accounts. That wasn’t me. It also wasn’t me back in early 2019 who ordered a bunch of expensive stuff online and...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
35 Ways to Earn Extra Cash and Juice Your Bank Account ASAP
We handpicked 16 ways you can make money quickly. These include ways to pocket cash by the end of the day — plus simple ways to bank $183 online.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Best Tax Software
We've rated the best tax software to help you make the right decision when filing your return.
Jul 4, 2026
Retirement
How Do Rent-to-Own Homes Work? Hint: Not to Your Advantage
Maybe you’ve seen ads on places like Zillow and Craigslist for rent-to-own homes. You put a little money down, rent the property for a few years and eventually get the option to buy the house. Supporters say it’s an accessible alternative to skyrocketing housing costs and high interest rates, giving everyday people with lackluster credit...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
Fundrise Review 2026: Pros, Cons and Features to Know
Fundrise is an online real estate company that gives investors access to private real estate and venture capital investments. Management and advisory fees can add up to 1% to 2% and there's a potential for strong returns — but be wary of underlying costs.
Apr 4, 2026