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Banking & Credit
43 Legit Ways to Save Money Fast (Even if You’re Awful at Saving)
Learn how daily spending changes, re-evaluating your budget and shifting your mindset can help you save money fast.
Apr 6, 2026
Retirement
Do You Need a Second Credit Card? 6 Things to Consider
Consumers opened 233 million new credit card accounts in the second quarter of 2022 — the highest seen since 2008, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. You might be looking at your own wallet and wondering: Should I get a second credit card? It turns out having two credit...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Dear Penny: How Do I Survive if $600 a Week Unemployment Expires?
Dear Desperate, Let’s prepare for the worst and hope for the best here. The worst-case scenario: Our politicians don’t approve any additional federal unemployment subsidy, leaving you and another 30 million other people with $600 less each week to pay the bills. You’d still probably be able to collect your state’s jobless benefits. But nationwide,...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Is Now a Good Time to Invest? A Financial Planner Weighs In
You might be wondering: Is now a good time to invest? We talked to a certified financial planner, and she gave us her two cents.
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
Want World Cup Tickets? A Bank of America Card Could Help You Score
The Bank of America Custom Cash and Bank of America Unlimited Cash cards are offering new cardholders a chance to access tickets to the 2026 World Cup.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
How This Guy Raised His “Very Poor” Credit Score Nearly 300 Points in 6 Months
James Cooper used Credit Sesame to raise his credit score 277 points. Now he’s talking to teens about credit, so they don’t have to go through the same struggle.
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
What Is Social Security?
Social Security is an essential program that provides a social safety net to older Americans. Here is what Social Security is and how to benefit from it.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
How to Invest with AI: Tools and Tips for 2025
Whether the idea of artificial intelligence excites or scares you (or both) there are plenty of ways it can make your life easier. One that you may be considering is using it to boost your investing efforts. AI investing platforms like Wealthfront and Robinhood can help you with anything from market insights to personalizing your...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the FNBO Getaway Card
The FNBO Getaway card is a decent $0-annual-fee travel credit card, but the lack of a sign-up bonus and the strict residency requirements will likely have many people looking for alternatives.
May 2, 2026
Insurance
These Holiday Activities Could Turn Into Serious Insurance Risks
‘Tis the season to trim the tree, bake gingerbread cookies and head out of town to visit relatives. But if you’re a homeowner, all three of those things put you at risk. You have homeowners insurance to protect you year-round, but is your coverage enough to get you through the holidays? Below, we break down...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
The 6 Best Travel Tours for Your Next European Vacation
Planning a European vacation can be time-consuming and frustrating. But with COVID concerns subsiding for some and travel restrictions lifted, plenty of Americans have dealt with the planning challenges. Travel from the U.S. to Europe was up a whopping 862% in March 2022 over the same month in 2021, according to the National Travel and...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Need To Be Expensive. Get It For As Low As $25/Mo — Before You Finish Your Coffee
Homeowners insurance is required, but it doesn’t need to be expensive. Lemonade can get you the right coverage for as low as $25/month — in less than 5 minutes.
Apr 4, 2026