Roth IRA vs. 401(k): A Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Retire Someday
When you’re trying to decide between a Roth IRA vs. 401(k), the personal finance gods often have an easy answer for you: Do both, they decree. Well, that’s easy if…
Dear Penny: We Want to Buy a House, but We Have $60K in Debt
Dear C., First, you don’t have to decide on paying down debt OR saving for a down payment on a house. You can absolutely split your monthly excess between extra…
This Free Checking Account’s Interest Rate Is 3,000% Higher Than Average
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Which Fitness Chain Has the Best Gym Membership for Your Budget?
Despite years of adding “lose some weight” to my list of New Year’s resolutions, I have yet to join a gym. Not to make excuses (well, let’s be real —…
Bills Got You Feeling Pinched? Try the Half Payment Budgeting Method
In a perfect world, bills would be evenly distributed so you wouldn’t pay so much at the beginning of the month and be left eating ramen until the next payday…
4 Ways Community College Can Save You $12K or More on a Bachelor’s Degree
We found a way to shave more than $12,000 off your college bill. And it’s as easy as 2+2. That’s the name of the strategy in which a student spends…
Here’s How to Get $32.25 the Next Time You Go to Publix
Publix is my happy place. When I was a kid, I lived for those free cookies. Sometimes an employee would even tie a balloon to my wrist, and it would…
Make Your Money Work for You: The Ultimate Guide to Setting Financial Goals
Saving money is all well and good in theory. It’s pretty hard to argue having more cash in your pocket could ever be a bad thing. But what are you…
Buy Stocks and Learn From Other Investors in This App
The idea of buying and selling stocks can be pretty intimidating. If you’re a beginner — or even if you’re not — the stock market can seem absolutely mystifying. Matador…
This New Video-Game Freelance Marketplace Pays Gamers to Play
An online video-game marketplace is adding to the many ways gamers can make serious money from their hobby. Gameflip recently announced the launch of “Gigs,” a freelance platform for gamers.…