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Investing
Bonds Keep Your Money Safe in a Volatile Market. Here’s How
Investing in bonds can add stability to your portfolio and mitigate the risks of the stock market. Here’s what beginners should know about bonds.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Dear Penny: I Owe Five Times My Student Loan After Forbearance. What Can I Do?
Dear Surprised, This is an incredibly frustrating situation, and you’re not alone. Federal student loans are serviced by private companies that are regularly restructuring, merging or disappearing, and they’ve historically mismanaged these loans, to the detriment of millions of borrowers like you. It’s also not unusual that you weren’t even aware you carried this debt....
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
11 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Food During Your Next Vacay
Keep control of your spending on vacation with these 11 easy tips on how to save money on food while traveling.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Thinking of Buying a Car? Don’t Make These Mistakes That Could Cost You $6,610
When you have your eye on a new car, get your credit score and car insurance in check first. Credit Sesame and Insure.com can help you save $7,617.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Who Offers the Best Cheap Cell Phone Plan?
Could switching carriers help you save money on your cell phone bill? Money magazine analyzed a ton of options to name the best cell phone plans of 2016.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
What is Bankruptcy & How to Avoid It
What is bankruptcy? For some people, it’s the only way out of debt. Here’s what to know if you’re considering filing for bankruptcy.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Your One-Stop Shop for Insurance Needs: Policygenius Review Gets a Thumbs Up
The market is saturated with insurance companies for all parts of your life: home insurance, auto insurance, life insurance—heck, even pet insurance (which I highly recommend, by the way). Shopping for all these insurance policies can be stressful, especially when you want to compare quotes from multiple insurance companies. That’s where Policygenius comes in. In...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Discover Bank Review 2023: Checking and Savings Accounts
When you hear the name “Discover,” you probably think of a shiny blue Discover Credit Card. That’s understandable, as the Discover Card is one of the largest credit card issuers in the United States with approximately 57 million credit card holders. But Discover didn’t stop with just credit cards. The financial services giant got into...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Should You Buy a Used Rental Car to Save Money?
New car prices have reached all-time highs. Even used cars are becoming more expensive — and they’re more likely to experience mechanical issues in the short term. How can you get a high-quality car on a budget? By buying a used rental car. Big-name rental companies like Hertz, Enterprise and Avis sell former fleet vehicles...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
15 Practical Business Ideas To Kickstart Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Most people wait for a lightning bolt of inspiration, but solid business ideas rarely strike that way. The most successful concepts often come from solving simple, overlooked problems. What you're about to read breaks down 15 real-world examples that could spark your next venture. Each one is practical and can also be reimagined. 1. Subscription...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
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They’ll love you, because you’ll be the first to know about free tacos and be able to help them with their taxes next spring.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Save $1,000 in a Month: 6 Easy Steps to Reach Your Goal
Imagine what you could do if you saved $1,000 a month. You could build a solid emergency fund, pay down debt or stash some money away for that big purchase. We know it’s not as easy as it sounds, but it is an attainable goal. Tracking your spending, setting a budget, cutting unnecessary expenses and...
Apr 18, 2026