Why Even Bother With Budgeting? Here Are 5 Good Reasons
Budget, shmudget. Who needs one? You! (We’re just guessing.) If you run out of money at the end of the month, struggle reaching your financial goals or feel remorseful about…
Stay In Other People’s Awesome Homes for Free With House-Sitting Gigs
Imagine sipping your morning coffee on a beautiful balcony looking out over the ocean. Later, you water the plants and clean up a bit before taking a dip in the…
Not Enough Cash to Cover That Purchase? Here’s What to Know About Afterpay
Consider it layaway with benefits. If you remember layaway plans (ask your parents!), you know it’s an old retail custom in which you make installment payments over a period of…
What to Do With Your Investments if You’re Worried a Recession Is Coming
Quick, what is the first lesson you learned about what to do if you are ever lost in the woods? If you answered “STOP,” you are 100% correct. The exact…
5 Banks That Don’t Use ChexSystems and Won’t Hold Your History Against You
Life ain’t perfect. And given how difficult it can be to reach financial goals (or even just make ends meet), sometimes, our banking and credit histories aren’t perfect, either. Even if…
Dear Penny: I’ve Paid Off My Business Credit Card for 11 Years. What Gives?
Dear B., I think your gripe here is more with your card issuer than it is with the credit bureaus. It sounds as if the information you got from the…
In the Market for a Home? Why a Conventional Loan Could Be Right for You
Conventional sounds so… conventional. But the traditional path to home ownership doesn’t have to be boring — especially if it could save you thousands of dollars over the life of…
Are You Getting the Best Deal on Amazon? Here’s an Automatic Way to Check
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Sell Your Excess Breast Milk Online and Earn Up to $60 a Day
While it might seem weird at first, once you get past the shock factor of selling your own breast milk, you’ll probably realize it’s a great idea for everyone involved.…
Supplemental Life Insurance Explained: What It Is and How It Works
Protecting your loved ones from financial hardship should something happen to you is the purpose behind life insurance. Many companies make it easy for their employees to have some coverage…