Best debit card for kids overall Lending Tree recently reported that in 2022, kids who took their parents’ credit or debit cards without permission racked up over $500 on average. These feisty little tykes spent the money on food delivery, in-app purchases, and purchases made through voice-activated speakers.   Curious little fingers can tap and pay … Read more

Did you know that Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi is the most expensive painting in the world, valued at over $450 million? For most of us, trying to invest in art that’s worth over $30,000 can be difficult, let alone millions.  If you’re looking for a way to diversify your investment portfolio but can’t seem … Read more

The Capital One MONEY Teen Checking Account is one of the best bank accounts for kids. It pays interest on all balances, it’s open to kids as young as 8, and it’s flexible enough to accommodate kids and teens at all stages of their financial education journeys. But MONEY Teen Checking isn’t perfect. The biggest … Read more

If your high schooler is ready for a checking account of their own — so long as it has training wheels — then Chase High School Checking needs to be in the running.  Though it doesn’t earn interest on balances or rewards on debit card purchases, it claims a spot on our list of the … Read more

Wells Fargo Clear Access Banking is not the best kids’ bank account on the market. It does make our list of the best bank accounts for kids, but only just. Good thing Clear Access Banking isn’t only a kids’ bank account. Unlike most of its competitors, it’s designed for older teens and young adults as … Read more

Ground Picture / Shutterstock.com The premise of the book “The Millionaire Next Door” is that wealthy people often look like everyone else. They’re driving 10-year-old cars, hitting the neighborhood yard sales and mowing their own lawns, even though they could afford to splurge on whatever they want. This article is about the frugalists next door. … Read more

bbernard / Shutterstock.com We all know how easy it is to blow money on a big purchase. Buy an expensive home or car, and you soon might regret it. But it’s also easy to lose gobs of money a little at a time. That’s true whether you live paycheck to paycheck or you have money … Read more

Mangostar / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.com. There are many reasons why you might be exploring your flexible career options. Perhaps your neighbor works remotely and you envy their morning coffee on the porch as you head out for your daily commute. Maybe your home life has changed, and you’re now … Read more

Zivica Kerkez / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. We’ve all seen the home renovation shows where the nice young couple buys a decrepit home with a kitchen so ugly even 1960 wouldn’t take it back. In 30 or 60 minutes, that ugly house becomes a veritable dream home, … Read more

Choosing how and when to take Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make. Social Security benefits have many nuances, though, and the choices you make can radically alter the benefits you ultimately receive. Many people need help making decisions about Social Security. One way to get advice … Read more