Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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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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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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Best 6% Interest Savings Accounts
Want 6% interest on your savings? You could earn an APY of 6% or higher with these accounts, but you'll want to lock in rates soon.
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How to Get Reimbursed if The Tech Outage Canceled or Delayed Your Flight
Did the global Microsoft outage disrupt your travel plans? Here's how to get reimbursed if your flight was canceled or delayed.
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The Secret Credit Card for Amazon Shopping
This "secret" credit card for Amazon Prime shopping can maximize your cash back rewards. Plus get a $300 bonus.
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Rent a Luxury Pool This Summer With Swimply — the Airbnb of Pools
With Swimply, you can live it up at a luxury pool while escaping the heat and going for a swim.
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Beryl Portends a Harsh Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?
Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as the first hurricane of the season. Do you have the insurance you need?
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Seven Best Vacation Spots to Beat the Summer Heat
The best vacation spots to beat the summer heat and embrace the comparatively cool include Alaska, Reykjavík, British Columbia, and Stockholm.
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Fourth of July Cookout Essentials: Where to Get the Lowest Prices
We compared Fourth of July cookout staples from different stores. Here's where you can score the lowest prices.
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These Street Names Could Boost Your Home Value by Thousands
Living in a home with one of these street names could significantly increase the value of your property.
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Pet Ownership: What It Really Costs to Own a Dog or Cat
What's the true cost of pet ownership? Here's how much you should expect to pay when adopting a new furry friend.
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Swamp Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: Here's what you need to know.
Swamp Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: With a scorching summer already underway, which is the better way to cool your home?
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What Are the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
If you don't plan for these hidden expenses of homeownership when buying a home, you could be stuck paying more than you can afford.
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American Airlines Card Launches $1,000 Limited-Time Offer with Lounge Access
Get Admirals Club lounge access and 100,000 bonus miles with the Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.
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Six Unique Airbnbs To Stay In: Treehouses, UFOs & More
Check out these six unique Airbnbs you can stay in for a truly unusual experience.
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Half of Americans Don't Know What a 529 Plan Is. Are You Missing Out?
Despite the rising cost of college, half of Americans don't know what a 529 plan is, missing out on the chance to take advantage of this valuable savings tool.
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States With the Highest and Lowest Earning College Graduates
States With the Highest and Lowest Earning College Graduates
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Which of These Savings Accounts Should You Be Using?
Money market accounts and CDs have a few key differences. Here's how they differ and when you should should one over the other.
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Latest Social Security COLA Forecast a Setback for Retirees
Social Security COLA forecast adjusted to 2.6% in 2025. That's bad news for retirees still struggling to keep up with inflation.
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Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What Are The Differences?
All you need to know about credit cards vs charge cards — differences, pros and cons.
