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If You Live in Florida, Illinois, Texas or Washington, Your Financial Plan May Need Local Expertise

Kendall Blythe on July 13, 2026

These four states are good examples of how location impacts money planning.

26 Tips to Spend Less When Dining Out

Steve Gillman (The Penny Hoarder) and Kaz Weida (The Penny Hoarder) on June 29, 2026

Dig into these fresh ideas for saving when you just don’t feel like cooking.

11 Ways to Avoid Overspending on Food While Traveling

Nicole Dow (The Penny Hoarder) on June 26, 2026

Slash your spending on food while on the road with a little bit of planning.

20 Ways to Make Sure Your Retirement Travel Plans Actually Happen

Kathleen Coxwell on June 26, 2026

Make your retirement travel dreams a reality with these tips.

2026 Grads Face an Economy That Feels Tough. 5 Ways to Still Get Ahead

Rachel Barber and USA TODAY on June 26, 2026

Hiring is up 5.6% for new graduates, but starting salaries average just $56,000 — well below what most expect — making early financial habits more critical than ever.

Seniors Risk Outliving Their Retirement Savings in These States

Daniel de Visé and USA TODAY on June 26, 2026

A new analysis finds the average 65-year-old faces a $109,000 retirement shortfall — and in New York, that gap swells to $471,000.

The 5 Years That Will Make or Break Your Retirement

Stacy Johnson CPA on June 25, 2026

Your total savings matters less than you think. A stumble in this specific window can destroy your financial future.

Americans Are Struggling to Pay for Health Care. Here’s Why.

Ken Alltucker and USA TODAY on June 25, 2026

A new survey finds fewer than half of U.S. adults can consistently afford medication and doctor visits — and the expiration of ACA subsidies has pushed some monthly premiums past $2,100.

Dave Ramsey Says ‘Normal Is Broke’: 10 Pearls of Wisdom From the Anti-Debt Crusader

Kendall Blythe on June 25, 2026

Whether you’re drowning in debt or free of it, he’s got a line for you.

Ready to Start Adulting? Take These 11 Steps to Retire the Right Way

Kathleen Coxwell on June 24, 2026

Adulting is hard, but if you follow these points, retirement can be easier.

9 Steps for Building a Retirement Budget That Lasts 25 Years (or Longer)

Nicole Dow (The Penny Hoarder) on June 24, 2026

Retirement can mean a big change in your cash flow. Discover how to stay on top of your budget.

29 Big Retirement Mistakes — and How to Fix Them

Kathleen Coxwell on June 24, 2026

Don’t derail your retirement by making these common errors.

Hybrid Car Sales Are Heating Up with Elevated Gas Prices

Jamie L. LaReau and Detroit Free Press on June 24, 2026

As gas prices approach $4 a gallon and overall new car sales fall nearly 6%, hybrid vehicles are up 11% — and the five-year ownership math shows a hybrid can save you over $2,000.

Most Americans Couldn’t Pay a $400 Bill. Then Came a New Savings Account

Andrea Riquier and USA TODAY on June 23, 2026

Emergency savings accounts offered through employers are turning reluctant savers into retirement contributors — and 22 million Americans are now eligible for one.