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Budget Planner
Car Insurance Is Highway Robbery — Here’s How to Pay Less This Year
Our guide takes you through every step of how to shop for car insurance, including using comparison tools to get the best coverage at the best price.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Dear Penny: What Are the Rules for Opening an IRA?
Dear Late, Since the passage of the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act in 2019, there’s no age limit for contributing to an IRA as long as you have earned income. If you have no earned income from wages, salary or self-employment, you can’t contribute to an IRA. (Other income, like from...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Dear Penny: I’m Struggling to Pay Back a Parent PLUS Student Loan I Took Out For My Children. Am I Eligible for Forgiveness?
Dear Penny: I’m struggling to pay back a Parent PLUS student loan I took out for my children. Am I eligible for forgiveness?
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Korean Air Skypass Credit Cards
Korean Airline loyalists can choose among several cards to rack up Skypass miles, but most would do better with a general travel rewards card.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
Save Money on Movies, Music and More With These Free Library Apps
Forget subscription services like Netflix and Spotify. These free library apps will help you access movies, magazines, books and more.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Here Are the Latest Aluminum Can Prices (and How to Cash In)
Empty soda and beer cans have a scrap value of less than 2 cents, but in states with deposit laws, you can get much better aluminum can prices.
Apr 3, 2026
Budget Planner
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist: Tasks to Save You Time and Money
To a new homeowner — and sometimes even a seasoned pro — home maintenance can feel overwhelming. While it’s true there is almost always something to do around a house, there are several tasks you should be checking off your list this spring. Enter: Our home maintenance checklist. This simple, straightforward list will help you...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Affirm Buy Now, Pay Later Review: Pros, Cons & Verdict
Affirm is a buy now, pay later (BNPL) lender that offers no-interest loans to cover the cost of purchases.
Jul 4, 2026
Investing
How to Buy Stocks Online: A Guide to Placing Your First Trade
Buying stocks is quick and straightforward once you have a brokerage account. Learn how with this step-by-step guide.
Jul 25, 2026
Investing
Stash vs. Acorns: Which Investing App Is Right for You?
Investing app showdown: Stash vs. Acorns. We took each for a test drive to see which is the better app to get you investing.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
These People Reached Their Financial Goals with These Extreme Money Moves
Saving 80% of your income. Giving up your housing. Never buying clothes. Skipping the whole sleep thing. These are all extreme budgeting moves that could help you reach financial goals. But you need the right set of circumstances for any of them to make sense for you. We rounded up five people who did extreme...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
These 15 Generic Products Have Dave Ramsey’s Seal Of Approval
Dave Ramsey isn’t impressed by sleek packaging or clever slogans. He’s not flipping through circulars looking for a name brand to rescue him, as he’s too focused on what keeps a budget intact without sacrificing usefulness. So, let’s take a look at 15 everyday items Dave Ramsey backs for being practical, not popular. Paper Products...
Apr 18, 2026