Category: Articles

8 Places to Find Cheap Books (No Online Orders Required)

Linda DuVal on April 17, 2025

No need to go online to score cheap books.

Want to Leave More Than Money? These 9 Trust Tips Strengthen Your Legacy

Claire Monroe on April 17, 2025

A well-crafted trust can do more than pass down money. It can protect your values, empower future generations, and leave a legacy that lasts far beyond your lifetime.

Prepare to Pay Even More for These 30 Used Car Models

Gillian Manning on April 17, 2025

It’s been more than two years since used cars saw a price hike. More could be coming.

Workers Dish on CEO Pay, Workplace Discrimination and DEI Initiatives

Kirsten Chorpenning on April 17, 2025

What does the CEO do all day? Workers want to know.

5 Hearing Issues AirPods Might Help Without Spending Thousands

MTN Staff on April 17, 2025

Could a $200 pair of AirPods really help with your hearing? For certain types of hearing loss, they might be a surprisingly smart and affordable alternative to expensive hearing devices.

5 Blows to Your Budget From Trump China Tariffs

MTN Staff on April 17, 2025

New China tariffs are fueling fresh uncertainty around essentials like food, medicine, and home goods. Learn how these changes could affect your household budget in the weeks ahead.

10 ZIP Codes Where Home Prices Have Surged in 2025 (Most Are in Small Towns)

Chris Kissell on April 21, 2025

Home price growth is on the upswing in these small towns across America.

Bear Market Survival: 5 Moves to Stay Ahead Under Trump

Charlotte Dumont on April 16, 2025

Whether you’re concerned about inflation pressures, shifting trade policies, or market volatility, having a strategic recession playbook isn’t just smart — it’s essential.

7 Ways Trump’s Budget Plan Could Hit Home

Claire Monroe on April 16, 2025

Brace yourself for financial surprises and bold proposals that could shake up next year’s priorities.

The Smile Before the Facepalm: 9 Happy Ways People Waste Money

Kendall Blythe on April 16, 2025

Spending money can be fun, and some less-than-desirable money habits feel good in the moment. But when the bills arrive, reality hits, and the grin becomes a grimace.

10 Store-Brand Products We Buy Over and Over Again

Gillian Manning on April 16, 2025

Store-brand products offer quality and savings, and these are the favorites among our readers.

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying an Electric Car

Catherine Hiles (The Penny Hoarder) on April 16, 2025

An EV owner reveals what she wishes she had known before making a purchase.

15 Offbeat Online Gigs Making You Rich From Home

Claire Monroe on February 20, 2026

Turn your downtime into big money thanks to these creative online side hustles few people know about.

12 U.S. Cities Where $500K Buys You a Dream Retirement

Claire Monroe on April 16, 2025

Retire in comfort and stretch your savings further than you ever imagined in these affordable American cities.

Think You’re Frugal? These 10 Expense Hacks Say Otherwise

Claire Monroe on April 16, 2025

Discover unexpected ways your everyday habits might be costing you in ways that quietly add up — or in areas that have money sitting on the table, ready for the taking.

Recession-Proof Like a Pro: 11 Essentials to Buy Now

Claire Monroe on April 16, 2025

Prices are rising fast — and these items might soon fly off the shelves as shoppers try to stay ahead of the next squeeze. Learn what’s worth stocking up on now to protect your wallet later.

No More Pennies? Here Are 7 Moves to Protect Your Cash

Claire Monroe on April 16, 2025

As small change fades and everyday prices edge higher, these smart money strategies can help you stretch each dollar further and stay ahead of rising costs.