Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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$1,500 to $3,000 Amex Card Intro Offer
Amex intro offer worth $1,500 to $3,000 provides new Business Platinum cardholders 150,000 membership points.
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Can You Use a Credit Card on Venmo?
Here’s what you need to know before making payments with your credit card over Venmo.
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Get 50% off Paramount Plus and a One-Month Free Trial
For a limited time, you can score 50% off Paramount Plus — pay just $29.99.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
Here are some of the best 5-year CD rates on the market today.
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529 Plans Get a Boost With Tax-Free Rollovers to Roth IRAs
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, you're now able to roll over funds from your 529 into a Roth IRA, as long as certain conditions are met.
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Car Insurance Rates Are the Cheapest in These States
Car insurance rates are on the rise and there's a regional difference. Does your state have the cheapest or most expensive premiums?
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Use the 529 Grandparent Loophole To Maximize College Savings
Use the 529 grandparent loophole to fund a grandchild’s education without impacting their financial aid eligibility.
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What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage Loan
real estate Before you can apply for a mortgage loan and buy your dream home, there's a good bit of preparation to be done.
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Harris Said She'd Ban Corporate Price Gouging. What Does That Mean?
Kamala Harris said she would support a federal ban on corporate price gouging on food and groceries as president. What does that mean?
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Earn up to $1,295 With Marriott Bonvoy Cards from American Express
Get up to 185,000 bonus points with the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® and the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card. Plus, get a free night.
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What Types of Car Insurance Do You Need?
These are the most common types of car insurance, which can help you cover expenses, including medical bills and repairs, in the case of an accident.
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Key Things To Know About Travel Medical Insurance
Travel medical insurance can help you pay for emergency medical expenses that arise when you’re on a trip, so you won't have to pay medical costs upfront.
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Lifetime Access to a Luxury Cruise Ship Could Be Your Retirement Plan
Thinking about retiring on a luxury cruise ship? With programs like the new “Endless Horizons,” you can retire at sea and travel the world for the rest of your life.
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High Electric Bills? Here's How You Can Save
High electric bills this summer can be blamed on sweltering temperatures and rising demand.
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?
Which should you choose, a CD or a high-yield savings account?
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Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner: Which is Cheaper to Keep Your Home Cool?
Heat pump vs. air conditioner: which is a better option? As electricity costs surge amid what is expected to be one of the hottest summers on record, what can you do to cool off?
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What Are Credit Card Hacks and Do They Work?
Learn what credit card hacks are and if you should actually use them.
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since April 2023. Should You Refinance?
Mortgage rates drop to 6.34%, the lowest level they've been in over a year.
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Wisconsin Launches First Home Energy Rebate Program to Save Homeowners Money
Wisconsin residents can save up to $14,000 on energy efficiency improvements. Other states will follow.
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Eight Ways Seniors Can Save on Car Insurance
Auto insurance premiums get more expensive for seniors at age 75. With rates already high in many states, finding ways to save can be crucial, and many insurers offer discounts.
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You Can Now Open a 100-Year CD. But Should You?
With a 100-year CD, you could potentially leave millions to a charity or future generation.
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These are the Most Common, and the Most Unique, Items Left In Ubers
The 2024 Uber Lost & Found Index shows that riders keep forgetting the usual items — phone, keys, wallet — but many have left behind unusual, and sometimes questionable, items too.
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What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?
A high-yield savings account is essentially the same as a traditional account with one key difference — it pays a higher than average APY on deposits.
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Kiplinger's Best Banks for Retirees
banking Retirees should be able to find a suitable account with one of these banks. They offer full-service branches, free personal checks and some attractive savings options, too.
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