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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.)
May 30, 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
May 30, 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.
May 30, 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.
May 16, 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.
May 30, 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
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.
May 30, 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.
May 30, 2026
Budget Planner
Rent Rising, Still Lagging Behind Inflation as Gas Prices Spike
Rents were up 3.3% in April, compared to the same time last year, according to the latest consumer price index report.
May 30, 2026
Budget Planner
Games That Pay Real Money: Pros, Cons and User Reviews
Solitaire Cube, Swagbucks, InboxDollars and Cash Giraffe are just a few game apps that pay real money. Payouts can be small and a long time coming, so know what to expect before you tap tap tap.
May 30, 2026
Budget Planner
Find Your Budgeting Strategy: 4 Methods to Consider
The best system for you depends on what you’re trying to do, and how much work you want to want to put in. Use our tool to find your fit.
May 30, 2026
Budget Planner
What it Takes To Be a Lyft Driver
Learn what it takes to start with Lyft and how much you can make once you get going.
May 30, 2026