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Want to Earn More Interest and Pad Your Savings? Try This CD Strategy
This savings strategy fell out of the spotlight for a few years, but it’s making a comeback. Is it a good choice for you? Here’s how to figure it out — and build your own CD ladder.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
5 Grillmaster Approved Cheap Cuts for Grilling
Breaking out the grill is a time-honored tradition of warmer weather and weekend barbecues. However, getting your grill on isn’t all good vibes. Even though it’s not filet mignon, throwing another shrimp (or ribeye) on the barbie can put a bigger dent in your budget than expected. Although soaring food inflation has stabilized, certain cuts...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
100+ Awesome Scholarships That Will Help You Pay for College
Worried about how to pay for college or how to graduate without a ton of student loans? Applying for scholarships is one way to save money on costs. To get you started, here’s a list of 100 college scholarships. Good luck!
Apr 3, 2026
Insurance
Your Car Insurance Got Canceled: Now What?
Car insurance costs keep going up, with drivers seeing a 20.6% price increase from February 2023 to February 2024. As people try to squeeze a little more money out of their budgets, some policies are getting canceled altogether because insurers are leaving their state. So what can you do about canceled car insurance? First, you...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What Taxes to Expect When You Retire — And How to Avoid Them
Retirement means leaving many things behind. Unfortunately, taxes aren’t one of them. Taxes in retirement can be complicated. You might be drawing income from multiple sources, including 401(k) distributions, Social Security, interest from a savings account, a pension or even a part-time job. When tax time rolls around, figuring out how much you owe can...
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
How to Find Out What Your 2026 Social Security Increase Will Look Like
Social Security recipients are getting a 5.9% boost to their benefits next year. Here’s how to find out your exact increase for 2022.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
5 Ways to Improve Your Credit Utilization & Raise Your Credit Score
Is it possible to use your credit card too much? I recently asked this question for myself and dug in for some answers. The key? Credit utilization.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What It Feels Like to Declare Bankruptcy, and How to Recover From It
Ever wonder what it feels like to go bankrupt? One woman shares her experience declaring chapter 7 bankruptcy — and how she’s working her way out of debt.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Cleaning Out a Home: What to Keep, Sell, Donate and Toss
Cleaning out a home is a major undertaking. The sheer amount of stuff can be overwhelming. Whether you’re moving to a smaller place in retirement or helping your siblings clean out the family home after your parents die, the process is never easy. You might be up against a tight deadline because the house needs...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
These Grocery Stores Will Give You a Free Turkey for Thanksgiving
Who’s excited for Thanksgiving? If your answer is “Everyone… except my wallet,” we’ve got you covered. Here’s where you can get a free turkey for Thanksgiving this year.
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
6 Simple Ways to Use a Bullet Journal to Manage Your Money
Budgets don’t have to be boring. Use these six ideas for a bullet journal budget to help you get creative with your saving, spending and debt payoff goals.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
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Apr 18, 2026