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Honeydue Budgeting App Review: Is This the Best App for Couples?

on July 16, 2026

Before you download Honeydue, see why some couples say syncing glitches undercut this free budgeting app’s promise of shared money peace.

Cash Back or Free Flights? Here’s How to Get the Most Out of Your Credit Card Rewards

on July 16, 2026

Here’s how to avoid the most common mistakes with rewards cards.

Dismantling Your Financial Watchdog Just Cost You $26.5 Billion — 6 Ways to Protect Yourself

on July 16, 2026

The Trump administration weakened the referee guarding your checking account, credit report and credit cards. Here’s how to cover yourself now.

14 Habits for Happy and Healthy Aging, According to Science

on July 15, 2026

Cultivate joy and longevity with these simple, everyday routines.

How to Claim Medical Expenses on Your Taxes

on July 15, 2026

A single overlooked deduction — mileage to doctor visits — could push your itemized total over the IRS’s 7.5% threshold.

Here Are 5 TikTok ‘Tips’ That Could Wreck Your Retirement

on July 15, 2026

Financial TikTok just failed an accuracy test, and its most popular ‘tips’ could quietly gut your retirement.

10 Legit Ways to Pocket Extra Cash in Under 60 Minutes

on July 27, 2026

If you have an hour to kill, you have enough time to fix a cash crunch. Here’s how to find money quickly without falling for a scam.

7 Steps to Roll Over Your IRA or 401(k) Into a New IRA Without Handing the IRS 20%

on July 14, 2026

Want to move your retirement account from one place to another? No problem. Just follow these steps.

5 Dumb Mistakes Nearly Every Investor Makes

on July 13, 2026

After over four decades in the market, I’ve seen it all. Here are the expensive blunders that even experienced investors make over and over.

How to Plan a Dream Retirement Vacation for $1,000 or Less — and 5 Places to Visit

on July 13, 2026

Explore how you can make travel a priority without stressing your budget.

My Friend Debby Owes $40,000 on Her Credit Cards. As a CPA, Here Are the 7 Steps I Told Her to Take

on July 10, 2026

She makes $65,000 and owes $40,000 on plastic. Here’s the honest plan I gave her — and the trap to avoid.

Will Borrowing Against Your Home Solve Your Cash Crunch — or Cause One?

on July 10, 2026

If you own a home, you may be sitting on a pile of cash.

Is Your Mechanic Lying to You? 7 Red Flags That You’re Being Ripped Off

on July 10, 2026

Two-thirds of drivers don’t trust auto shops. Here are the warning signs that your mechanic might be taking you for a ride.

Everything Is Gold, Gold, Gold: What About Investing in Silver or Platinum?

on July 9, 2026

Gold gets the headlines. But the metals quietly powering solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI data centers may be the diversification story hiding in plain sight — and the smartest way to own them may be inside a tax-advantaged IRA.

I’ve Been a CPA Since 1981. Here Are the 5 Best Sources of Free Money Most People Ignore.

on July 17, 2026

Real free money exists — no catch, no scam. Most people walk right past all five of these.

30 Things Frugal Pros Never Buy (and What They Do Instead)

on July 9, 2026

Wealth isn’t just what you earn; it’s also what you keep. Here are the money traps the financially savvy avoid at all costs.

15 Harsh Financial Realities Retirees Wish They Knew Sooner — and How to Fix Them

on July 9, 2026

Discover what might surprise you most on the other side of work, so you can better plan for it.

Had It with Credit Card Rates? Here’s a Hack for Lowering Them

and on July 9, 2026

LendingTree found 84% of cardholders who asked for a lower interest rate got one, averaging a 6.3-point cut.

I’ve Watched Americans Get Fleeced for 35 Years: 10 Things Making Them Furious Right Now

on July 8, 2026

Tip screens, junk fees, shrinking groceries — the outrage is real, and the game is rigged. Here’s who’s fleecing you.

Why Does Dave Ramsey Give Americans 7 Ways to Waste Money?

on July 8, 2026

Duh, so you can avoid them, obviously.

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