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Budget Planner
Cut Your Cable and Internet Bills with This Script
What info to gather beforehand and what to say, plus what’s actually working for the Reddit crowd. (Hint: Try the retention department.)
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Set Financial Goals (and Reach Them)
To set and reach financial goals: 1. Start by finding your 'why' 2. Focus on the basics 3. Use the 'SMART' goals framework 4. Write your goals down 5. Make treating yourself a part of the plan
Jul 25, 2026
Investing
Best Long-Term Investments Right Now
The best long-term investments include equity index funds, equity ETFs, dividend stocks, dividend ETFs, target-date funds, real estate, bond funds and more.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Washington Just Became the First State to Pay Long-Term Care Benefits—Here’s How It Works
WA Care Fund is launching in July 2026, alleviating some medical bills for long-term care. Supplement coverage with these long-term care companies.
Jun 20, 2026
Debt Management
Balance Transfer Calculator: How Much Can You Save With A Balance Transfer?
Use this balance transfer calculator to show how much you can save and how long it will take.
Jul 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
What Makes Up Your Credit Score?
Your credit score is made up of several elements. Find out these elements with its percentage weightage in this simplified explanation by Forbes Advisor.
Jul 25, 2026
Debt Management
More Than 17% of Student Loan Borrowers Have Been 90-Plus Days Late on Payments at Least Once Since 2025—How To Avoid Default
More borrowers have been at least 90 days late on student loan payments compared to last year. Here’s what you can do to avoid student loan default.
May 16, 2026
Budget Planner
Are You Doom Spending? 5 Ways to Stop
Know the signs, set spending limits and limit one-click purchases.
Jul 25, 2026
Investing
What We Know About the Trump IRA Program So Far
TrumpIRA.gov is an online marketplace for retirement accounts due to launch next year. Here's the what we know so far — and what financial advisors think about it.
Jul 25, 2026
Taxes
How to Recession-Proof Your Grocery Budget
Price fluctuations can make sticking to your grocery budget tricky. Here are a few dos and don'ts to help you stay on budget without sacrificing nutrition.
Jul 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Kids Can Fly Free With This Airline’s Membership Promotion Ending May 15
Frontier’s DISCOUNT DEN® club, which includes free airfare for kids, is $50 off until May 15. Here's how the deal works.
Jun 6, 2026
Debt Management
Five Star Tax Resolution Review 2026
Five Star Tax Resolution provides attorney-led tax relief with a money-back guarantee. Read our in-depth review to understand fees, services and alternatives.
Jun 20, 2026