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Move Over, MasterClass. Here Are 9 Websites to Learn Skills for Free
You’ve heard the affirmation about education being a lifelong journey. But if you’ve ever tried to learn a new skill, you realize the path to perfecting it can get expensive. Whether it's an investment in equipment, paid courses or sessions with a pro, the cost to begin learning in-demand skills can be a significant barrier....
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Get Your College Application Fee Waived or Reduced
College application fees can be a financial issue for some families. Fortunately, there are ways to get a college application fee waiver and apply for free.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
How Long Does It Take to Build Credit?
If you don’t have any credit, surely that must be better than having bad credit, right? In some respects, sort of, but having no credit history can also be extremely limiting. Building credit is important for securing better loan options, better interest rates, and qualifying for mortgage and rental applications. Plus much more. But if...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
I Survived No Spend November! Here’s What I Learned — and How Much I Saved
Did you take part in No Spend November this year? This Penny Hoarder did. She saved over $600 — and learned some important lessons along the way.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Need Free Wi-Fi? You Can Get it at These 10 Locations
Need Wi-Fi, but don’t want to pay for it? Check out these places when you’re looking for free Wi-Fi on the go.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
10 Things You Must Know if You Are Selling Nana’s Old Dishes
Are you itching to clean out those cabinets and cupboards full of china and crystal that you never use? You could turn it into cash for shopping, entertaining — you name it. If you or your loved ones haven't put that Spode Christmas platter or those Waterford wine glasses on the table in years, now...
Apr 6, 2026
Investing
4 Positive Ways You Can Take Advantage of Rising Interest Rates
It’s all over the news these days — interest rates continue to rise. Student loan borrowers with variable rates and borrowers with credit card debt will certainly feel the pinch. Potential homebuyers who waited through historically low interest rates to save for down payments now face interest rates of 7% on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage,...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
New Citi Strata Elite: $595 Fee, With Point Transfers to American
You could offset the Citi Strata Elite's high annual fee with a selection of statement credits, and you'll earn ThankYou points you can transfer to American Airlines.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
The Cheapest (and Most Expensive) Cars to Maintain, Ranked
The costs of owning a car extend way beyond the original purchase price — especially once you factor in long-term maintenance costs. So what’s the cheapest car, overall?
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Work in Your PJs with These 15 Good-Paying Data Entry Jobs
Demand for data entry jobs from home has seen an enormous increase since the start of the pandemic, and the trend has yet to reverse. If you are looking to pick up extra cash as a side gig or focus on data entry as a main source of income, you’ll want our tips for finding...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
3 Ways to Get Military Student Loan Forgiveness
If you’re looking for an easy way out of your student loan debt… this isn’t it. But if you’re ready to make a commitment to protecting and defending your country, you may find relief through a debt forgiveness program for military. And you’d have plenty of company since approximately 200,000 active duty members owe a...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
PayPal Buy Now, Pay Later Review: How Does It Stack Up Against Competitors?
In recent years, the rise of buy now, pay later services has made it easier to snag a purchase and pay it off in small, manageable installments. We've seen companies, including Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay, rise to the forefront with flexible payment options. However, significant players, such as PayPal, aren't keeping quiet. PayPal Pay in...
Apr 18, 2026