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Traditional Checking Accounts Pay Out Nothing. This Surprising Option Pays 9x the Average

Investing

Traditional Checking Accounts Pay Out Nothing. This Surprising Option Pays 9x the Average

Traditional checking accounts pay out nothing. This surprising option pays you nearly nine times the interest of the average savings account.

Apr 4, 2026

Here’s How to Find Cheap Tickets to Your Favorite Concerts This Summer

Investing

Here’s How to Find Cheap Tickets to Your Favorite Concerts This Summer

Thanks to bots and gougers, it’s difficult to score cheap concert tickets online.Here are some tips for getting cheap concert tickets.

Apr 18, 2026

This Company Is Making It Easier for People to Refinance Student Loans

Investing

This Company Is Making It Easier for People to Refinance Student Loans

Struggling with student loan debt? Here’s how LendKey makes it easier for people to refinance student loans and pay them off faster.

Apr 4, 2026

How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide

Investing

How to Invest in Dividend-Paying Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide

If you’re keen to invest in stocks, you might want to consider choosing some that pay dividends. Here’s what to look for when planning your investment strategy and how to get started investing in dividend-paying stocks.

Apr 18, 2026

How to Budget for All the New Expenses That Will Come With Your Baby

Insurance

How to Budget for All the New Expenses That Will Come With Your Baby

Welcoming a new baby into your life means welcoming a ton of new expenses. Here’s how to get a handle on budgeting for a baby.

Apr 4, 2026

10 Restaurants that Announced Closures in 2024

Debt Management

10 Restaurants that Announced Closures in 2024

As American taste buds change and operational costs rise, some chain restaurants are struggling to stay afloat. Interest in sit-down meals has waned (grocery delivery or takeout, anyone?) and that led to restaurants that announced closures in 2024. Here are 10 well-known dining spots that are trimming down their number of locations and the reasons...

Apr 4, 2026

FICO Score Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Budget Planner

FICO Score Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

You probably know FICO determines whether you’ll qualify for the best credit cards, or get a favorable rate on a mortgage. Here's what you probably don't know.

Apr 25, 2026

William Fewox's profile page

Debt Management

William Fewox's profile page

William Fewox has worked as a freelance writer since 2017, and his work is featured in literary magazines such as The Aquarian, The Navigator and The Historian. He has also self-published a handful of novels. He has worked as a Social Studies teacher and research assistant in local Florida museums and more recently has worked as an editor for a start-up publishing company. William holds a bachelor's degree in history from Jacksonville University.

Apr 18, 2026

Independent Contractor Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide

Debt Management

Independent Contractor Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide

Don’t wait til April to figure out how to file independent contractor taxes. Here’s a crash course in what you need to know about how to file taxes for freelance work.

Apr 18, 2026

24 DIY Home Spa Treatments That Costs Just Pennies

Budget Planner

24 DIY Home Spa Treatments That Costs Just Pennies

A fancy spa day can be awesome, but it can also drain your bank account. Try these 24 ways to create a DIY spa day that won’t hurt your budget.

Apr 18, 2026

Save Up To $55 By Bringing A Case Of Wine Home On Southwest Airlines

Debt Management

Save Up To $55 By Bringing A Case Of Wine Home On Southwest Airlines

Southwest passengers flying from select airports can check up to 12 bottles of wine for free. Here’s how.

Apr 25, 2026

How to Set Financial Goals — The Kind You Can Actually Stick to

Retirement

How to Set Financial Goals — The Kind You Can Actually Stick to

What do you want to do with your money? Don’t know? Don’t worry. Here’s our ultimate guide to how to set financial goals — and actually achieve them.

Apr 18, 2026

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