7 Sneaky Travel Charges to Avoid

Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. We are about to enter what is traditionally one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. If you plan to travel this season and you’re a Living on the Cheap reader, chances are you’ve done your homework and researched the … Read more

15 Thrift Shopping Terms You Need to Know

Armin Staudt / Shutterstock.com Every hobby and profession develops a unique lingo, and it’s no different in the world of secondhand shopping. As a professional thrift shopper and reseller for more than 30 years, I’ve noticed my “colleagues” and I have a language all our own — peppered with weird terms, abbreviations and acronyms. And … Read more

12 Best Stock Picking Services of January 2023

Over the long term, the stock market returns around 10% on average. Investors looking to sit back and relax can put their stock investments on autopilot, investing in index funds, possibly managed by a robo-advisor or investment advisor. It’s easy, and it works. But what if you’re not satisfied with average returns? Investors seeking an … Read more

9 Best Student Checking Accounts of January 2023

If you’re a student (or parent) looking for a place to park your money without excessive fees or unrealistic balance requirements, check out the impressive array of low-cost, low-balance checking accounts available to students. Some actively restrict membership to younger individuals, most often those between 17 and 23 or 24 years old. But others are … Read more

13 Best Cash-Back Credit Cards of January 2023

Cash-back credit cards are popular because they provide tangible, easy-to-understand benefits. Who doesn’t like getting a credit on their monthly credit card statement – or, better yet, actual cash deposited into the account of their choice? Cash-back credit cards can be even more popular than our top-rated gas credit cards and travel rewards cards. But … Read more

13 Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses for January 2023

Few credit card rewards and perks are more valuable than sign-up bonuses – also known as welcome offers, early spend bonuses, or new cardmember bonuses, depending on the issuer. Every month, we sift through dozens of new and existing credit card sign-up bonus offers – some worth $1,000 or more – and present the very best here. … Read more

14 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts in January 2023

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5 Apps to Save You Money on the Go

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Mobile technology is advancing with leaps and bounds, and new apps and features help us save money wherever we are. Whether you are headed to the store, the gas station, or a vacation, there are apps to help you save … Read more