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Understanding the 'Boots Theory' of Socioeconomic Unfairness

This is why poor people can't afford to save money.

By Tom Huffman

How much does a car radiator repair cost?

You might be surprised by the cost to repair your car's radiator. Here's how to avoid being overcharged.

By Sigrid Forberg

10 Marie Kondo tips to tidy up your finances

Learn to declutter your financial life and spark joy with your spending.

By John Egan

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By Shane Murphy | 03.14.2023
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By Serah Louis | 03.14.2023
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By Lauren Bird | 03.14.2023
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By Serah Louis | 03.10.2023
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By Serah Louis | 03.09.2023
'Costly and job-destroying': The McDonald's president just blasted a proposal to pay fast-food workers $22/hour — he made $7.4M last year. Here are 4 simple ways to stretch your paycheck

By Chris Clark | 02.28.2023
'You’re about to make a costly mistake': Suze Orman says these 5 financial blunders will set you back — here's what you should do instead

By Samantha Emann | 02.24.2023
I make $100K a year; but how come life is still so hard? Here's why a six-figure salary may no longer be enough for the American dream — plus 3 simple ways to make it work regardless

By Amy Legate-Wolfe | 02.24.2023
'Home equity theft': A recent study says 12 states allow local governments to seize far more than what's owed from homeowners who are behind on taxes — 3 ways to protect yourself

By Amy Legate-Wolfe | 02.24.2023
'She will not step foot in my house': Woman goes viral on Reddit for claiming her own mom won't babysit for less than $20/hour. Why many new parents struggle with skyrocketing daycare fees

By Amy Legate-Wolfe | 02.23.2023
Are you financially faithful? New report reveals almost half of US couples have committed 'financial infidelity' — here's how to avoid a ‘profound loss’ by investing in your relationship

By Sigrid Forberg | 02.14.2023
‘Extremely vulnerable’: Attacks on the US power grid spiked an alarming 77% in 2022 — here are 3 simple steps to prep for the next big outage

By Jing Pan | 02.09.2023
Millennials would rather do these 13 things than have children of their own

By Em Norton | 02.07.2023
'He didn't know he lost his wallet for a week': The 'Zen Millionaire' says your money personality could be making you rich or putting you in the poorhouse — here are the 7 major types

By James Battiston | 02.03.2023
Suze Orman says ‘$400 can make all the difference’ in an emergency yet one third of Americans don’t have that much — here's how to stop a rainy day from becoming a financial disaster

By Lauren Bird | 01.26.2023
How much is a forever stamp worth?

By Sigrid Forberg | 01.23.2023
How to brace your finances for a layoff

By Sarah Cunnane | 01.23.2023
Can you pay bills with a credit card?

By Mitchell Glass | 01.18.2023
Americans could save over $1200 from unwanted subscriptions this year

By Em Norton | 01.17.2023
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By Serah Louis | 01.13.2023
Cash stuffing is the latest trend saving people hundreds — here's how it works

By Serah Louis | 01.06.2023
The price of a divorce is rising ‘from every angle’ as all parties involved contend with higher costs — here’s how much you could be billed for a break-up this year

By Serah Louis | 01.04.2023
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By Sigrid Forberg | 11.28.2022
Here's why you need to stop buying Christmas presents

By Moneywise | 11.28.2022
15 Amazon shopping tips and hacks everyone should know

By Serah Louis | 11.21.2022
‘Bear down’ and ‘be as frugal as you can’: Baby-boomer financial experts speak from experience on ways to ride out a recession

By Lauren Bird | 11.21.2022
Squeeze the most out of your Costco membership with these store secrets — plus a few tricks you can use even if you're not a member

By Caitlin Cochrane | 11.17.2022
Get your dream kitchen reno for cheap with these Ikea tips and tricks

By Serah Louis | 11.16.2022
Millennials won't have the same advantages as Baby Boomers when it comes to getting rich — here are 3 simple ways that young Americans can quickly catch up

By Amy Legate-Wolfe | 11.07.2022
Sudden wealth pitfalls most people don't expect

By Clayton Jarvis | 11.03.2022
Christmas creeps in early: Retailers get a headstart on holiday shopping season as Americans race to get gifts before a recession hits

By Serah Louis | 11.01.2022
Full interview: Moneywise sits down with Suze Orman and Devin Miller to talk about how to tackle the crisis of emergency savings

By Moneywise | 10.28.2022
The 'pink tax' impacts about 'half the population' in the US — here's why you might be paying 13% more for everyday items

By Serah Louis | 10.25.2022
Half of Gen Z see no point in saving until things get back to "normal" — here's what they're doing with their money instead

By Serah Louis | 10.21.2022
How to prosper without property: 5 tips and tricks to build your family's wealth without buying a home

By Sigrid Forberg | 10.20.2022
'You’ve just introduced a new power dynamic': What to know before lending money to family or friends

By Renee Sylvestre-Williams | 10.18.2022
How to find the perfect apartment to rent

By Juliette Baxter | 10.17.2022