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Financial Advice from America’s Founding Fathers
Financial Advice from America’s Founding Fathers
What money-management guidance can we glean from the words — and experience — of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and others?
June 30, 2022
Beneficiary Designations: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid
Beneficiary Designations: 5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid
You may be surprised at how easy it is to make an expensive mistake with your beneficiary designations. Here's how to help avoid the five most common …
June 6, 2022
30 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
30 Best Kirkland Products You Should Buy at Costco
Many of warehouse club Costco's store-branded Kirkland Signature items get high marks for quality and value. Check out our picks.
June 3, 2022
Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
May 18, 2022
ABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
ABLE Accounts Give Disabled More Financial Freedom
People with disabilities, and their families, can save for a variety of expenses in these tax-advantaged accounts.
April 27, 2022
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Getting Married? Don’t Forget to Talk Money First
Getting Married? Don’t Forget to Talk Money First
Whether or not you merge your finances, you need to be on the same page.
April 26, 2022
Talking Money With Your Spouse
Talking Money With Your Spouse
These should be important conversations that will be helpful in the long run.
March 28, 2022
How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost for a Membership 2022?
How Much Does Amazon Prime Cost for a Membership 2022?
With the price of Amazon Prime rising 17% in 2022, the question remains: Is it worth it? We’ll run you through what you get (and ways you might pay le…
March 15, 2022
40 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2022
40 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2022
We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks for expenses both expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic.
March 2, 2022
How to Motivate Kids to Save
How to Motivate Kids to Save
It's not easy teaching your child to save. Here are some ways readers have incentivized their kids to keep track of their finances.
February 24, 2022
Amazon Prime Fees Are Rising. Here’s How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Prime Fees Are Rising. Here’s How to Cancel Your Amazon Prime Membership
Amazon Prime will soon cost $139 a year, $180 for those who pay monthly. If you’re a subscriber, maybe it’s time to rethink your relationship. Here’s …
February 18, 2022
Even Your Pet Needs an Estate Plan
Even Your Pet Needs an Estate Plan
Who will feed Fifi once you’re gone? It's something you should probably put in writing. There are three different ways to do that, some offering more …
February 17, 2022
Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
The ideal time to begin talking with your parents is before they need care.
January 24, 2022
22 Products You’ll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
22 Products You’ll Waste Money Buying at Warehouse Clubs
We talked to shopping experts to find out which products shoppers should steer clear of (and why) at warehouse clubs Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s.
January 22, 2022
Honey, We Need to Talk About Money
Honey, We Need to Talk About Money
Instead of focusing on the numbers, couples might have more success discussing their goals.
November 24, 2021
How to Choose the Right Payment App
How to Choose the Right Payment App
Using PayPal, Venmo, Zelle and other apps is convenient, but there are pros and cons to each.
November 23, 2021
Shop for a New Wireless Plan and Save Big
Shop for a New Wireless Plan and Save Big
Competition is fierce, and carriers are dangling free phones and streaming subscriptions.
November 23, 2021
Are You Financially Ready to Have Children?
Are You Financially Ready to Have Children?
Yes, children are expensive. Can you handle it? A financial planner with a new baby at home has some helpful suggestions and guidelines for all the po…
November 22, 2021
Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
Changes Coming to Flood Insurance with Laura Lightbody
The National Flood Insurance Program is getting an overhaul that could send your rates up (or down). We dig into what's changing with this coverage th…
November 19, 2021
10 Ways to Save On Your Cell Phone Plan
10 Ways to Save On Your Cell Phone Plan
We’ve rounded up 10 techniques to cut expenses on both your cell phone plan and your device.
November 10, 2021
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. A wide array of generous benefits and programs are meant to offset some of…
November 9, 2021
13 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
13 Tax Breaks for the Middle Class
Middle-class Americans are still feeling a financial squeeze. Fortunately, there are several tax breaks to help those who are struggling financially.
November 8, 2021
Flood Insurance May Cost You More
Flood Insurance May Cost You More
New national rating procedures will raise premiums for more than 3.8 million policyholders.
October 29, 2021
Make the Most of Your Charitable Donations
Make the Most of Your Charitable Donations
Take a closer look at whether you’re getting the most bang for your donated bucks.
October 28, 2021
Saving for College? Everything You Need to Know About 529 Plans
Saving for College? Everything You Need to Know About 529 Plans
529 plans offer considerable convenience and potential tax savings when putting money aside for education. That said, there are still a range of rules…
October 22, 2021
Negotiate a Better Deal
Negotiate a Better Deal
For a price break on a number of products and services, all you have to do is ask. But first read up on tactics the experts use.
September 30, 2021