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Retirement
Consider These Drawbacks Before You Set a Goal to Retire Early
FIRE, or Financial Independence, Retire Early, is a lifestyle movement that recently took the personal finance world by storm. It encourages you to build a cushy nest egg so you can comfortably retire in your 30s or 40s. However, leaving the corporate rat race while you’re still young isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Consider these...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Budget Categories: A Practical List (Plus Examples and How to Set Yours Up)
Wonder how you always manage to miss something on your budget? We’ve got you covered with 101 budgeting categories.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Can You Pay a Credit Card With a Credit Card? Here’s What You Need to Know
When managing credit card debt, you may wonder if you can pay a credit card with a credit card. Generally, it’s not possible to pay for your credit card with another credit card. However, there are some strategies that can help if you’re struggling to pay your balance. Specifically, cash advances and balance transfers offer...
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
Here’s How You Can Get a Closet Full of Clothes You’ll Love — for Free
How to host a successful clothing swap and get free clothes,
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Here’s How Walmart Plus Compares to Amazon Prime
Our time is valuable. That’s why we’re willing to pay for fast and reliable delivery. Amazon Prime has dominated the online shopping space for well over a decade. Retail giant Walmart introduced a competing service, Walmart Plus, in 2020. While both offer similar online shopping experiences and free shipping options, it can be difficult to...
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
25 U.S. Cities That Millennials Can Afford — and Actually Want to Live In
Are you a millennial faced with stagnant wages and student loan debt? Check out our list of the 25 best cities for millennials they can actually afford to live in.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Dear Penny: I’m Drowning in Credit Card Debt. Should I Declare Bankruptcy?
Dear Under Water, I’m so sorry for your loss. Piling out-of-control costs on top of chronic illness and stressing over debt in the midst of a loss are cruelties of our financial systems that no one should have to endure — but you’re far from alone. Bankruptcy exists to offer relief in this kind of...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
One-Third of Investment App Users Bought Crypto for the First Time in 2021
Investment apps are giving people more ways than ever before to buy and sell cryptocurrency. Traders in the past were limited to crypto exchanges, like Gemini and BiNance, which feature complex registration and transaction processes that can be intimidating to newcomers. Apps such as Robinhood, SoFi, Webull, Public and others have simplified the process for...
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
Start Managing Finances Together With These 15 Smart Budgeting Tools
Managing money as a couple takes more than good intentions—it calls for clear communication and practical tools that support both partners equally. That’s where budgeting tools come in. These tools help streamline everyday spending and ease the tension around money. If you’re ready to align your finances in 2025, here are the top tools to...
Apr 4, 2026
Retirement
Substitute Teachers are in High Demand: Here’s How to Get a Gig
Ever wonder how substitute teachers get those gigs? That’s what this mom of two does, and it lets her brings in a solid side income while going to school with her kids.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
The 7 Best High-Interest Checking Accounts for April 2026
When you think of interest-generating bank accounts, your mind likely goes to savings. After all, that’s your reward for building an emergency fund or socking away money for a future expense, right? A regular, end-of-month deposit into your savings account, courtesy of your bank. The good news: You can also earn interest with select checking...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase Freedom Unlimited Unveils $250 Welcome Bonus (Limited Time)
From March 12 to June 11, 2026, new cardholders are eligible to earn a $250 bonus after they spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening.
May 2, 2026