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Which 1.5% Cash-Back Credit Card Should You Choose?
Many flat-rate rewards cards offer 1.5% cash back on all purchases; it's become the industry gold standard. Here's how to pick one that works best for you.
Apr 4, 2026
Insurance
Don't Get Ripped Off for Eyeglasses Ever Again — Get Them Way Cheaper Online
Like with most things, shopping online for prescription eyeglasses has become the new norm thanks to the convenience of being able to try on frames virtually or at home. Now that there are so many options, finding the right pair of cheap prescription glasses online may feel overwhelming. Because you should expect to replace your...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
In a Crypto Winter Wonderland, Should You Hold or Sell Your Crypto?
It’s been a rough year for cryptocurrency. Bitcoin is down nearly 65% from its 2022 peak in early January. Major exchanges are filing for bankruptcy. Calls for regulation are mounting. The so-called “crypto winter” is starting to feel more like a crypto apocalypse. Millions of everyday investors who sank money into cryptocurrency are facing a...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
15 Reasons To Find A Better Bank Today
Everyday banking shouldn’t add to your stress, but long waits and fading interest rates can make it feel that way. If managing your money feels harder than it should, that’s a clear sign something’s wrong. A reliable bank simplifies life, not complicates it. Here are 15 reasons to start looking for a better one today....
Apr 4, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Bread Credit Card
The Bread credit card has no annual fee, no rewards cap, no complicated rewards structure and, unfortunately, no welcome offer.
May 2, 2026
Banking & Credit
Banking Basics: How to Write a Check in 6 Easy Steps
Learning how to write a check sounds old school, but learn how to do it now — you’ll probably have to write a check when you least expect it.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
How Does Our Credit Card Debt Compare to the Rest of the World?
p>As a collective continent, our money is burning a proverbial hole in our pockets. Except, it’s not quite our money. It’s our credit cards. And maybe they’re not burning a hole in our pockets so much as they’re burning a hole in our credit scores. And maybe this old adage doesn’t aptly apply at all......
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Sonesta World Mastercard
The co-branded credit card helps you earn free nights and elite perks, but Sonesta's limited footprint is a downside.
Apr 25, 2026
Retirement
Who Offers the Best Cheap Cell Phone Plan?
Could switching carriers help you save money on your cell phone bill? Money magazine analyzed a ton of options to name the best cell phone plans of 2016.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Student Credit Cards: Really for Students?
Simply being a student is not enough to qualify you for most student credit cards. You'll probably need income — or someone willing to give you a hand.
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
How To Handle Student Debt: 15 Forgiveness Options You Have
Student loans can feel like an unshakable burden, but forgiveness programs offer a way out. Many borrowers qualify without realizing it and miss out on available benefits. Understanding eligibility rules and repayment strategies makes a big difference. Here are 15 options that could help you. Apply For Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Ivan Samkov/Pexels For...
Apr 3, 2026
Investing
Money Secrets for a Single-Parent Household
Are you living in a one-income household? Millions more of us are now. If you’re in a single-income home, here are seven money moves to make today.
Apr 4, 2026