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Why are groceries so expensive?

Why are groceries so expensive?

Grocery prices have increased 25% since before the pandemic due to a variety of both man-made and natural factors.

Shocked at the pump? 11 ways to save money on gas

How to calculate the inflation rate

Confused by inflation? This is how it's calculated

Are medical expenses tax deductible?

To coupon code or not to coupon code? A beginner's guide to promo codes

Banking

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How do CDs work?

Best cash advance apps

The best ways to send money internationally

The best short term investments while interest rates remain high

Best high-yield savings accounts

Best high-yield savings accounts for October 2024

Investing

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Best investments for beginners: Effective ways to grow your money

The best short term investments while interest rates remain high

How to open an IRA

How to open an IRA

The best long-term investments: Growth for the future

investing in real estate

How to invest in real estate

Editor's Choice

Wyoming is a tax friendly state for retirees

The 10 best states for a tax-friendly retirement

State taxes on retirement income, sales taxes, and property taxes can be a factor in the overall cost of living in a particular state. Be sure to understand the state tax situation for retirees in any state you are considering for your home in retirement.
401k max contribution

What is the maximum contribution to your 401k in 2024?

What’s the highest credit score possible?

How to invest in gold

How to invest in gold

Debt relief notebook

Debt relief: Understand your options and the consequences

Insurance

What is medical payments (MedPay) coverage?

What is medical payments (MedPay) coverage?

USAA vs. State Farm homeowners insurance

USAA vs. State Farm homeowners insurance

Rental car insurance

Rental car insurance: Do you need it?

liability car insurance, car accident

Liability car insurance coverage explained

How to file an automobile insurance claim

Credit Cards

What is a secured credit card?

First Progress Platinum Elite Mastercard Secured Credit Card review

First Progress Platinum Select Mastercard® Secured Credit Card review 2024

Best soft-pull credit cards

Best soft-pull credit cards for October 2024

cash back from credit card

Best cash back credit cards for October 2024

woman booking flight with credit card

Best airline credit cards of October 2024

Loans

How to get a $30,000 personal loan from application to approval

What is collateral?

What is collateral?

How can I get a personal loan?

How can I get a personal loan?

What is a letter of credit?

What is a letter of credit?

Don't ignore a charge-off on your credit history, do this instead

Mortgages

What is the down payment required for an investment property?

Zero-down mortgages

Zero-down mortgages: What to know about this path to homeownership

How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?

Best mortgage lenders

The 8 best mortgage lenders for October 2024

Best home equity loans

Best home equity loans for 2024

Travel

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Best airline credit cards of October 2024

Capital One Venture

Capital One Venture Rewards gets a new welcome bonus worth an effortless $1,000 in travel for a limited time - Offer Expired

How much are Marriott Bonvoy points worth?

Woman stares at hot air balloons in Cappadocia Turkey

Chase Ultimate Rewards points: Our favorite ways to maximize value

Best credit cards for travel insurance in 2024

Make Money

How to make your money work for you

How to make your money work for you

How to make money in one hour

best side hustle ideas to earn extra money

40 best side hustle ideas to earn extra money in October 2024

Best online surveys for extra money

Best online surveys for money in October 2024

best money-making apps

10 best money-making apps for October 2024

Retirement

401k max contribution

What is the maximum contribution to your 401k in 2024?

maximum Social security retirement benefit

What is the maximum social security retirement benefit?

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE)

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE): What is it, and is it right for you?

How secure is Social Security?

IRA vs. 401(k): What’s the difference?