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Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Are You Missing Out on the Medicare Extra Help Prescription Drug Program?
Millions of Americans are eligible for a Medicare prescription drug savings program but aren’t signed up. You might be one of them. Extra Help is a federal assistance program for people with low incomes that helps pay some, if not all, of a Medicare beneficiary’s out-of-pocket drug costs. It’s estimated to save enrollees about $5,300...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Got Wandering Feet? Here Are 10 Places That Will Pay You to Move There
How about some free money to relocate to a new city? Check out these places that will pay you to move there.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Don’t Gamble on Meme Stocks. 3 Safer Strategies from a Financial Planner
Don’t gamble on trendy “meme” stocks like GameStop that are being talked up online. Here are three safer strategies from a financial planner.
Apr 3, 2026
Debt Management
6 Online Shopping Sites That Are Off the Beaten Path
Almost all of us do some shopping online. It’s just so easy: You point and click, then go to your “cart” and pay for your order. Boom, you’re done. If you’re shopping only on Amazon or eBay or Etsy, though, you’re missing out on some really good deals. We scouted out a bunch of obscure...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Want To Save More? Try These 15 Practical Money Moves
Saving money doesn’t mean saying no to everything fun. It’s more like knowing when small habits are sneaking off with your cash. A few smart changes can shift the whole picture. It’s all about noticing patterns. Here’s a list of 15 practical moves that make it easier to save without feeling squeezed. Automate Savings Before...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Still Writing Checks? Watch Out: Crooks Are Stealing Them From Mailboxes
In today’s digitally connected world, fewer people are writing checks. But those of us who still use paper checks should be aware of an alarming new trend: There’s been a huge spike in the number of checks being stolen from mailboxes. Check fraud linked to mail theft is on the rise, according to a recent...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Additional Expenses 101: Here Are 5 Hidden Costs of College
How much does college cost? If you’re already listing tuition, books and room and board, that’s a good start. But it’s just the beginning. College expenses extend well beyond the sticker price that universities typically provide in your financial award letter and can leave you scrambling to cover the extras. “You could add $5,000 to...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
What Is Money Dysmorphia? When Money Never Feels Like Enough
Why feeling broke doesn’t always mean you are — and how perception can distort reality.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Should You Buy a Low-Cost Health Insurance Policy? Here’s What to Consider
Short-term health insurance is cheaper, but here are the drawbacks you should know before buying it.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
3 Essential Lessons From GameStop’s Shocking Highs and Lows
Pretend you invested $10,000 in GameStop stock at 10 a.m. Eastern time Thursday. You would’ve had $2,684 by 11:20 a.m. By 2:10 p.m., you’d have been back in the black with $10,481. By Wall Street’s close at 4 p.m., your $10,000 investment would have come crashing back down to $4,124. By 5:41 p.m., after-hour trading...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
15 Smart Certifications That Help You Earn More Without Years Of Study
Many believe big salaries require fancy degrees, but fast-track certifications prove otherwise. With the right paper in hand, you can level up your career quicker than you think. Plenty of industries value skills over long transcripts. Here are 15 smart certifications that enhance your earning power without requiring you to return to lecture halls. CPR...
Apr 18, 2026