Lysenko Andrii / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Inflation is hitting everyone where it hurts — our wallets. The cost of everyday essentials like food and gas is eroding away the buying power of everyday Americans. Paychecks don’t stretch as far. Grocery bills hurt more. It can feel impossible … Read more
Gasoline and electricity prices fluctuate from week to week and month to month. But even when prices aren’t making new highs, transportation accounts for a significant portion of the typical household’s budget. With unlimited 5x points on eligible gas paid at the pump and EV charging purchases, the PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card can … Read more
brizmaker / Shutterstock.com The kitchen may be the heart of the home, but kitchen counters are the hands. These essential work surfaces are tasked with holding everything from kids’ homework to smart speakers to bowls of fruit. They are the workbenches of American life. But some countertop storage habits can be impractical at best — … Read more
When it comes to rewards credit cards, sometimes simpler is better. “Simple” certainly describes the Fifth Third Preferred Cash/Back Card, which has the most straightforward rewards program imaginable and an otherwise standard menu of perks and benefits. The Fifth Third Preferred Cash/Back Card doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it does offer solid returns on every … Read more
Investing in a certificate of deposit (CD) is an excellent option for securing a high interest rate for an entire year. This is particularly beneficial for those with short-term savings that they do not want to place in higher-risk, higher-yield accounts. CDs offer a stable and predictable return and are a key component of a … Read more
Are you a fan of card games for money? Do you enjoy the thrill of winning while testing your strategic skills against other players? If so, then you’ll be pleased to know that there are numerous card game apps available that allow you to do just that, all while offering the chance to win real … Read more
Debt is part of our financial lives, from our first car loan to the mortgage we take out on the first house we buy. Learning how to manage credit card debt is probably one of the first financial hurdles most of us have to overcome. If you’re struggling with debt and aren’t sure where to … Read more
The best writing shows us new worlds, perspectives, and experiences we can use to better inform our lives. Writing a novel can take years at a time, but what other ways can you use writing to improve your (financial) world? If you’ve thought about how to become a freelance writer, you’re not alone. Freelance writing … Read more
Ralf Geithe / Shutterstock.com E-books are a godsend for book lovers. They reduce clutter and allow you to take a library on the go when you travel. You can even check out e-books from the library and read them on your phone or e-reader. But what happens when your library’s selection of e-books is more … Read more
Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. AI … Read more