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Budget Planner
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 18, 2026
Debt Management
10 Ridiculously Cheap Bottles of Champagne to Ring in the New Year
The iconic New Year's celebration includes a countdown, a kiss and a glass of bubbly. Two of those are free, and the third doesn't have to cost a lot of money to be perfect. Understanding the different types of sparkling wines can help you understand more about what you might want to buy to ring...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
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Tiffany Wendeln Connors is senior managing editor at The Penny Hoarder and a Certified Educator in Personal Finance. A journalist for 25 years, she started at The Penny Hoarder in 2018. Her areas of expertise include credit cards and debt. She has written and edited for publications including CNET, the New York Post, Soap Opera Digest and Women's Running magazine. She holds a bachelor of science in journalism from Bowling Green State University and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Apr 6, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase Sapphire Cardholders Get a Shot at World Cup Tickets
Chase Sapphire cardholders will have access to purchase FIFA World Cup ‘26 tickets for U.S. matches. Find out how to unlock access to a match.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Filing for Bankruptcy Could Cost You Nothing With Help From This Nonprofit
Filing for bankruptcy is costly for people who are already struggling financially. A nonprofit called Upstart startup makes it easier to file bankruptcy online — for free.
Apr 3, 2026
Debt Management
Avoid Pricey Overdraft Fees by Picking a Bank Without Them
Are overdraft fees killing your budget? You might be a “heavy overdrafter.” Here’s how to tell — and what to do.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
How to Get Paid $15/Hour as a Search Engine Evaluator
Search engine evaluator jobs often require you to be fluent in a second language, but they’re flexible enough to make ideal side gigs. Here’s how to get one.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
National Debt Relief Review: What You Need to Know Before You Sign Up
It doesn’t matter how much debt you're in. Trying to stay on top of it all can be overwhelming. Especially when the overdue credit card notices and threats from creditors start rolling in… The good news is, a company called National Debt Relief could help you pay off your debt for significantly less than you...
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Let Your Old Phone Help Pay for the Fancy New Upgrade
If you’ve upgraded once or twice, you probably have a few old phones lying around. Instead of letting them gather dust, turn them into cash. Here’s how to sell your phone for the most money.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
What to Buy at Dollar Stores to Save Money for the Holidays
Here’s what to buy at the dollar store to make your holidays easier and less costly.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Secrets of The Wealthy That Most of Us Ignore
Life would be a whole lot easier if someone would just Venmo us $1 million, but unfortunately the chance of that happening is, well, probably zero. (Venmo doesn’t allow transactions that large anyway.) But there’s still plenty of things we can learn from rich people. Here are 7 of the smartest ways they save money…...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
The 4 Best Micro-Investing Apps of 2025
Micro-investing apps can be a great way to get your money in the stock market — even if you’re tight on cash or have little to no investing experience. But not all investing apps are created equal. Micro-investing works by consistently allocating small sums of money to an investment portfolio. It sounds simple, but each...
Apr 18, 2026