Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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Why You Should Update Your iPhone to Protect Your Bank Accounts
Apple's new Rapid Security Responses keep your device secure between software updates.
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Hollywood Writers' Strike By The Numbers — And How Inflation Fits In
After six weeks of negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Writer's Guild of America went on strike.
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Where To Find Kroger Coupons Now To Save On Groceries
Due to declining newspaper circulation, Kroger is ditching its printed ads for a digital format.
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The Cost of Owning a Hamster and 4 Other Small Household Pets
spending It seems simple enough to buy that cute bunny in the window or colorful fish in the aquarium, but they still come with high costs and, often, a long-term commitment.
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Best States to Pursue a Career in Finance
These 10 states are the best to pursue a career in finance or accounting.
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How Long it Actually Takes to Pay Off Student Loans
How long does it actually take to pay off student loans? For many, it takes as long as two decades.
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Where to Find the Cheapest In-State Tuition For College
Choosing where to attend college involves many factors, one of which is cost. Here are the nine states with the cheapest average in-state tuition for public universities.
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Oil Prices Rise Sharply Following OPEC Announcement
OPEC announced a cut in output, causing changes in oil prices.
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Millennials No Longer the Largest Generation of Homebuyers
The latest study from the National Association of Realtors finds that millennials are no longer the largest generation of homebuyers, and have been overtaken by baby boomers.
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How to Choose a Money Market Account
Here’s what to consider when you choose a money market account — an interest-bearing account that usually offers higher interest rates than traditional savings accounts.
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The Most Popular Car Insurance Companies
These are the most popular car insurance companies on the market.
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The U.S. Gender Pay Gap Has Barely Budged in the Last 20 Years
The gender pay gap measures the difference in median hourly earnings between men and women who work full or part-time in the U.S, and over the last 20 years, it hasn’t changed much.
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How to Open a Savings Account Online
You may be wondering how to open a savings account online. The process is usually simple and straightforward — with just a few steps you’ll be able to start saving your hard-earned cash.
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U.S. Household Debt Hit a Record $16.90 Trillion in 2022
Household debt hit a record $16.90 trillion at the end of 2022, jumping $394 billion in the fourth quarter of the year alone.
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Your Monthly Student Loan Payments Could Be Slashed in Half
The Department of Education proposes a new student loan repayment plan. The new income-driven plan aims to help borrowers pay off their student loans.
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Why Your Tax Refund Might Be Lower This Year
According to the IRS, “taxpayers may find their refunds somewhat lower this year," due to the expiration of several major tax breaks that were available to filers during the pandemic.
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Study finds Gen Z doing an “extraordinary” job saving for retirement
A recent study shows that, despite being the youngest working generation, Gen Z is doing a remarkable job saving for retirement.
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What is Borrower Defense Loan Discharge for Federal Student Loans?
Borrower defense to repayment is available for borrowers who have been misled by a college or university.
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Your Credit Card Late Fees Could be Slashed, Thanks to CFPB Proposals
Federal bureau CFPB moves to rein in credit card late fees, which could save customers as much as $9 billion a year.
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IRS Says Direct Deposit Is the Best Way to Receive Your Tax Refund
Tax Refunds IRS says the best way to receive your tax refund is by direct deposit. Here's how to do it.
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Amazon Fresh Raises Its Free Shipping Minimum Spend
Amazon Fresh raises its free shipping minimum spend.
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Credit card delinquency expected to increase in 2023
Credit card and personal loan delinquency rates are expected to increase this year.
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More states roll out pay transparency laws
Earlier this month, pay transparency laws went into effect in Washington and California, requiring employers to list pay ranges on job listings.
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Amazon launches RxPass — its new subscription service for medication
Amazon's new program, RxPass, lets Prime members ship prescription medications to their homes for just $5 a month.
