Sometimes you need easy ways to make money fast to pay a bill or you’re trying to save up for something you want. Times like these are often the ones that have a big impact on our financial prosperity. Sure, you can apply for a high-interest personal loan or worse, a $200 cash advance, but … Read more

AS photostudio / Shutterstock.com It’s a new year, and that means another 12 months of fabulous new freebies! If you resolved to curb your spending in 2023, we’ve got you covered. With these generous January offers, you’ll find that every extra dollar saved can bring you a little closer to achieving your financial goals. Read … Read more

Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you’re anything like me, then one of the biggest challenges in your budget comes down to one little problem: the bone-deep need for a good cup of coffee. As someone who’s been addicted to the bean since before high school, … Read more

The United States is home to a number of large banks that offer a wide range of financial products and services to consumers and businesses. These banks, which include JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs, are among the largest and most well-known financial institutions in the world. Banking with a … Read more

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. If you have no credit history, it can be hard to do things like get a mortgage, find affordable car loans or even rent a bigger apartment. The easiest place to start building good credit is with a credit card. But … Read more

It’s no surprise that college is expensive, but today, prospective learners are increasingly skeptical of the price tag. Seventy percent of 18- to 34-year-olds who do not have college degrees — and 49% who do — said in a recent survey that college is a “questionable investment.” For me, the value of the investment wasn’t … Read more

There are many ways to save money these days and earn interest from the funds you set aside. In addition to high-yield savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) can help you earn interest on your savings to put those dollars to work. Many banks and credit unions offer CDs at a fixed interest rate for … Read more

fizkes / Shutterstock.com If you’re living on a fixed income or struggling to hold on to your home, you might be relieved to learn about property tax deferral programs. Generally offered through state or local governments, these programs enable eligible homeowners to postpone paying part or all of their property taxes — for anywhere from … Read more

I recently beat out my Money Crashers colleagues in a grueling test of collegiate athletics knowledge. My prize was a Dunkin’ gift card in all its orange and white glory. There was just one problem. I live in Minnesota, home of Caribou Coffee. I’d never set foot in a Dunkin’ here. I wasn’t even sure … Read more

Kleber Cordeiro / Shutterstock.com You’ve probably heard that the United States is undergoing a “triple-demic” right now — a convergence of three contagious respiratory viral illnesses: influenza, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). Hospitals around the country are filling with cases of all three, CBS News reports. Flu season typically doesn’t peak until February and, … Read more