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Budget Planner
Best Budgeting Apps of 2026
Looking to manage your finances from your phone? These are the 10 best budgeting apps to help you stay on top of your money management.
May 9, 2026
Budget Planner
What Home Insurance Actually Covers (and Where You’re on Your Own)
Figuring out what your home insurance covers can be tricky, even for longtime homeowners. Here’s what your policy will typically cover.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Dear Penny: My Social Security Isn’t Enough. Am I Doomed to Work Forever?
Dear A., Most of the advice you’ll find about how to increase your Social Security benefits is essentially: Go back in time, work longer and for more money. Or go back in time and earn more money so you can invest it, and you won’t need to rely on your Social Security benefits. It’s not...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Gig Workers Deserve to Retire too — 5 Ways To Make it Happen
Running your own business is awesome, but you probably don’t want to do it forever. Check out these retirement plans for self-employed people, which you can use to cut your taxes and save for your future.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
What George Kamel Sees Smart Consumers Letting Go Of
Tighter budgets often lead to smarter decisions. According to George Kamel, more consumers are quietly letting go of things they once thought were essential. The choices aren’t dramatic, just smarter. It’s a subtle shift toward stretching dollars in practical ways. If you're also looking for simple ways to get your budget back on track, these...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Get More Bandwidth Out of Your Bandwidth: 7 Tips to Make Your Internet Faster
It seems like internet connection problems happen more often than they should in the modern world. You’re ready to jump on a Zoom call or stream the latest blockbuster and suddenly, your network isn’t cooperating. If you’ve upgraded internet service providers but are still struggling with bandwidth speed, you’ve got plenty of company. While two-thirds...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
How to Save a 12-Month Emergency Fund From Scratch
Experts have typically agreed that an emergency fund should have three to six months worth of living expenses. Then the pandemic hit. As millions of people lost their jobs and blew through their savings, some financial experts began to question the old emergency fund recommendations. Suze Orman said people with stable jobs should be working...
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
Dear Penny: Will Women Think I’m a Jerk if I Put My Credit Score on Tinder?
Dear Catch, I can’t say whether you’re boyfriend material based on your letter. But your 829 credit score is certainly swoon-worthy considering that just 21% of consumers have a credit score of 800 or higher. Still, think back to when you got your mortgage. Your lender probably considered a bunch of factors beyond your credit...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
10 Legit High-Paying Side Gigs You Can Start in 2026
If you need a better way to make extra cash, you’re not the only one. Whether you’re saving for something big, paying down debt or just trying to stretch your paycheck, side gigs can make a serious difference — especially high-paying side gigs. In 2026, opportunities to earn money on your own terms are more...
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
7 of the Most Common (and Costly) Credit Card Fees — and How to Avoid Them
The plastic in your wallet isn’t free. Here are some of the most common credit card fees — and how to get by without ever having to pay them…
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
6 Ways to Find Affordable Health Insurance If You’re Self-Employed
Working for yourself has a lot of perks, but one of the challenges is finding affordable health insurance. Here’s how you can find health insurance if you’re self employed.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Dear Penny: How Can I Make My Wife Move Out So I Can Sell the House?
Dear Trapped, For any disputes about property ownership, and especially if you’re pursuing a separation or divorce, you should consult a lawyer in your state who can help you understand your legal rights and recourse. Financially, it sounds like your wife has a lot to lose by going along with a separation, and that could...
Apr 18, 2026