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It Could Be Worth the Cost to Elevate Your House
Did you recently find out your house is in a flood zone? If so, a couple things have likely crossed your mind, like how you can protect your home and save on flood insurance. The good news is, one change could potentially do both: elevating your house. For every foot above the base flood elevation...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
7 Questions to Ask Before You Stop Paying Your Student Loans in Forbearance
[call_out_box id=3] The possibility of student loan forgiveness is no longer in question. On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden administration forgave $10,000 of student debt for all borrowers who make less than $125,000 per year ($250,000 per household), while forgiving $20,000 for borrowers who previously received the Pell Grant. That news grabbed the most headlines,...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
5 Things to Know About the Charity Charge World Mastercard
The Charity Charge World Mastercard automatically donates your rewards earnings to up to three charities of your choosing. Here's how it works.
Apr 25, 2026
Budget Planner
16 Make-Your-Own-Schedule Jobs You Can Do From Home
Want to work from home? These solid companies have awesome BBB grades and let you set your own schedule…
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
These Holiday Mocktails Are Overflowing with Flavor, Without the Alcohol
New Year’s Eve is a major holiday for alcohol purchases, which can definitely add up. Bypass the booze and try these four mocktails instead.
Apr 4, 2026
Budget Planner
7 Reasons Every Deal Seeker Should Follow Hip2Save
Have you heard of Hip2Save? Here are seven reasons it’s one of our favorite places to find all the latest deals and coupons.
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Here’s How to Budget for Home Improvements, Rather Than Rack Up More Debt
Home improvement projects aren’t nearly as fun as those renovation projects you see on HGTV. Tasks like cleaning the HVAC ducts or replacing your roof aren’t as alluring as a fancy kitchen remodel. And in real life, you’re faced with the burden of paying to get the work done — having to shell out hundreds...
Apr 4, 2026
Debt Management
Want to Pay Off Your Home Early? One Extra Payment a Year Can Shave Off Years
Thirty years is a long time. If you’re chipping away at a mortgage each month, it can feel even longer. But what if you could eliminate that financial ball and chain by paying off your mortgage early? The truth is, if you can scrape together the equivalent of one extra payment to put toward your...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
50 Easy Ways You Could Make Extra Money This Month
Ready to pad your bank account? We found 50 ways to make money you might not know about…
Apr 18, 2026
Insurance
Independent Contractor Taxes: A Beginner’s Guide
Don’t wait til April to figure out how to file independent contractor taxes. Here’s a crash course in what you need to know about how to file taxes for freelance work.
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
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Browse legitimate remote jobs and filter by role, pay, experience level and more. Learn how to spot scams and apply safely.
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
Boredom Be Gone: 114 Free Summer Activities to Keep Everyone Busy
Whether you’d rather be outside or enjoy the AC, we’ve got ideas for you. Here are 100 free summer activities for kids of all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart.
Apr 18, 2026