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No. 1 NFL draft pick Fernando Mendoza launches 'Finance with Fernando' video series to teach Gen Z about money

The Raiders quarterback says he wants to give younger people a "practical guide" about finances.

By Chris Morris

Couple earns $112K with a paid-off mortgage but spends 108% of their income — Ramit Sethi warns "it is simply a matter of time until you are broke beyond broke"

Grace and Chris earn $112,000, own their home outright and spend 108% of what they make each month. The baseball game that blew their $100 budget tells the whole story.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher

Your divorce separation date can change how much money you get — here's how to prove the exact timeline if you and your ex disagree

The date of separation can affect your rights and obligations in a divorce. Here's what you need to know.

By Christy Bieber

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By Christy Bieber| 09.18.2026
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By Rebecca Payne| 09.18.2026
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By AnnaMarie Houlis| 09.14.2026
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By Laura Grande| 09.14.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 09.13.2026
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By Joseph Zeballos-Roig| 09.12.2026
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By Kit Pulliam| 09.07.2026
Kevin O'Leary says he buys $29 Walmart jeans — but admits to spending $120 on a single pair of boxers

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 09.04.2026
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By Mike Crisolago| 09.01.2026
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By Rebecca Payne| 08.31.2026
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By Vawn Himmelsbach| 08.29.2026
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By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 08.29.2026
Shark Tank guru Kevin O’Leary once again smack-talks people who spend $28 for lunch

By Chris Morris| 08.29.2026
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By Brian O’Connell| 08.29.2026
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By Laura Boast| 08.26.2026
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By AnnaMarie Houlis| 08.23.2026
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By AnnaMarie Houlis| 08.23.2026
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By Rebecca Payne| 08.23.2026
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By Mike Crisolago| 08.23.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 08.22.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 08.22.2026
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By Paul Kim| 08.22.2026
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By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 08.22.2026
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By Em Norton| 08.20.2026
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By Victoria Vesovski| 08.20.2026
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By Chris Morris| 08.18.2026
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By AnnaMarie Houlis| 08.16.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 08.16.2026
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By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 08.16.2026
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By Christy Bieber| 08.15.2026