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Walmart Plus vs. Amazon Prime: Which One Is the Better Deal?
Walmart Plus and Amazon Prime both promise free shipping, exclusive deals, and a suite of add-on services. But which one should you get, if any?
By Rachael Green Last updated
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Best 529 Plans of 2025
Check out the best 529 plans of 2025 and find the best plan for your child or grandchild’s college savings.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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2026 Disney Dining Plan Returns: Free Dining for Kids & Resort Benefits
Plan your 2026 Walt Disney World vacation now. Learn about the returning Disney Dining Plan, how kids aged three to nine eat free, and the exclusive benefits of staying at a Disney Resort hotel.
By Carla Ayers Published
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12 Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
Feature Here's why it might be time to cancel your Amazon Prime subscription.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — April 2025
A high-yield savings account can help you earn a rate outpacing inflation while giving you access to your cash when you need it. See our top choices.
By Sean Jackson Last updated
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Trump’s Tax Cut Risks Your SNAP, Medicaid Benefits
Tax Cuts The GOP budget blueprint could slash lifesaving programs for millions of U.S. households.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Published
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Do You Need an AI Agent in Your Life?
AI agents promise to be the next big thing in artificial intelligence, but what exactly do they do?
By Tom Taulli Published
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Learn if you should buy a new iPhone amid tariff concerns. Discover how to save money on the purchase.
Looming tariffs can make an iPhone purchase seem urgent. Here's what to do if you need another phone but want to save money.
By Laura Gariepy Published
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Here's When a Lack of Credit Card Debt Can Cause You Problems
Usually, getting a new credit card can be difficult if you have too much card debt, but this bank customer ran into an issue because he had no debt at all.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published