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What Are Peer-to-Peer Payments?

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps let you quickly and conveniently send money. Here's how th...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 24, 2026Personal finance

What Is a Margin Account?

A margin account lets you use your investment account as collateral for a loan. Here's how...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 24, 2026Investing

How to Sell Your Car for the Most Money Possible

If you’re planning to sell your car, it’s important to take steps to get as much money as ...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 24, 2026Personal finance

What Is Return on Investment (ROI)?

Return on investment (ROI) compares an investment's benefits to its costs and can show exp...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 24, 2026Investing

How to Calculate How Much You Can Afford to Invest

How much you can afford to invest comes down to your disposable income. Before you start i...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Investing

What Is Generational Wealth and How Do You Build It?

Learn the steps to amassing and then passing on generational wealth.

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

How to Invest in a Hedge Fund

Hedge funds are designed for high-net-worth investors who have a healthy appetite for risk...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Investing

4 People You Need on Your Homebuying Team

Bringing experienced professionals onto your homebuying team can provide much-needed guida...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

How to Give Cryptocurrency as a Gift

You can send cryptocurrency as a gift using several finance apps, by transferring it to th...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 23, 2026Investing

What Is a Financial Accountability Group?

Financial accountability groups can provide a little extra motivation to achieve your fina...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

6 Alternatives to a Debt Management Plan

If a debt management plan isn’t right for you, there are many other options to consider. H...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Debt

How Does SSI or SSDI Affect My Credit?

Receiving SSI/SSDI does not show up on your credit report, but you can use these benefits ...

By Emily Cahill

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

7 Things to Know About Estate Planning

If you want to get your estate in order, you may have questions about the process. Here an...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

What to Do When You Start Making More Money

You got a new job with better pay—or a big raise at your current job. Before this income g...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

5 Tax Strategies to Protect Your Income

Learn about several basic ways you can protect your money and lower your tax bill.

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 23, 2026Taxes

What Is Dividend Investing?

Some companies pay dividends to share a portion of their profits. Dividend investing can p...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Investing

How to Pay a Surprise Tax Bill

You can pay a large tax bill you weren't expecting with an IRS installment plan, credit ca...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 23, 2026Taxes

What Are Index Funds?

Index funds are investment funds that follow a benchmark index and can be a simple, low-co...

By Aja McClanahan

Jul 23, 2026Investing

What Can You Do if You Bought a Bad Flip?

Buying a bad flip can leave you with a long list of expensive projects. In some cases, you...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

6 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means

Credit cards and loans, plus online shopping, make it easy to rack up charges we can't aff...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

Low-Risk vs. High-Risk Investments

Riskier investments can lead to big gains, but you could also lose money. Meanwhile, low-r...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Investing

How to Finance a Musical Instrument

Buying a musical instrument for yourself or your child can be pricey, but smart financing ...

By Hillary Back

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

Tools to Help You Navigate the Homebuying Process

If achieving homeownership is one of your financial goals, these steps and tools can help ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

How to Invest the Money in Your HSA

Not only can you use a health savings account to save up for medical expenses, but you can...

By Emily Cahill

Jul 23, 2026Investing

How to Set Quarterly Financial Goals

Breaking down long-term financial goals into smaller bites can help you get closer to achi...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

How to Recover From Common Financial Mistakes

Financial resilience is a real thing—and past mistakes don't have to ruin your future. Her...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

What Is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)?

A real estate investment trust makes it possible to invest in real estate and enjoy income...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Investing

7 Ways to Increase Your Income

If you find yourself short on cash often, you may be looking for ways to increase your ear...

By Marianne Hayes

Jul 23, 2026Personal finance

Pros and Cons of Options Trading

Depending on your investment strategy, investing in options can have a place. However, it’...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Investing

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Invest in REITs

Real estate investment trusts give you the chance to invest in real estate without the big...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Investing

What Does It Mean to Short Stocks?

Shorting a stock can be a good way to make money off of stocks that decrease in value, but...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 23, 2026Investing

How to Roll Over Your 401(k)

You can roll over funds from an old 401(k) to a new IRA or 401(k) plan, but you have to co...

By Gayle Sato

Jul 22, 2026Investing

Should You Max Out Your Retirement Accounts?

As you work toward retirement, it’s important to also consider other financial goals when...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 22, 2026Retirement

What Happens When You Inherit an IRA?

Here's what you should know about the 2019 law that requires many IRAs received as inherit...

By Jim Akin

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

How to Handle the Cost of Rental Application Fees

Rental application fees add up quickly if you apply for more than one apartment. Find out ...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 22, 2026Rentals

Are No Down Payment Mortgages a Good Idea?

If you want to buy a house fast, no down payment loans sound like a great idea, but they h...

By Mel Jones

Jul 22, 2026Mortgage

What Is a Rate-and-Term Refinance?

Need a lower interest rate and monthly payment? Want to make your loan term shorter or lon...

By Tim Maxwell

Jul 22, 2026Refinance

How to Choose Between Dollar Cost Averaging and Lump-Sum Investing

Dollar cost averaging and lump-sum investing can both help you invest a sum of money strat...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 22, 2026Investing

What Are Real Estate Comps?

Real estate comps can help homebuyers save money on a purchase and can help home sellers b...

By John Egan

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

5 Emergency Savings Mistakes to Avoid

These five emergency savings mistakes can lead your saving efforts to flop. Here's how to ...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 22, 2026Saving

What’s the Difference Between a Deed and a Title?

A deed is a document demonstrating that a home's ownership has been transferred. A title i...

By Brianna McGurran

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

How to Break the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle

Living paycheck to paycheck is stressful and makes saving for the future difficult. Use th...

By Evelyn Waugh

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

5 Financial Skills to Master When You’re Young

It's never too early to start setting yourself up for future financial success. Here are f...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

What Is Bond Laddering?

Bond laddering is a bond investment strategy where you purchase bonds with different matur...

By Emily Cahill

Jul 22, 2026Investing

What Is a Financial Therapist?

A financial therapist can help you understand why you feel and act the way you do around m...

By Louis DeNicola

Jul 22, 2026Personal finance

How to Avoid Becoming House Poor

Ways you can avoid being house poor include calculating the costs of homeownership, develo...

By John Egan

Jul 22, 2026Budgeting

Can a Broken Lease Affect Buying a House?

Will breaking a lease hurt your chances of buying a home? As long as you settle your debts...

By Karen Axelton

Jul 21, 2026Mortgage

What to Consider Before Investing in Stocks

Investing in stocks is risky business, but it can be a good way to build wealth. Here’s wh...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

Negotiating a Settlement Amount on an Account in Good Standing

A settled account on your credit report will have a negative impact on your credit scores—...

By Jennifer White

Jul 21, 2026Debt

How Do Stock Dividends Work?

Stock dividends can provide a regular income to retirees and other investors, but there ar...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

Estate Planning for a Loved One With Dementia

Making financial decisions in response to a dementia diagnosis may feel icky but acting qu...

By Jim Akin

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

7 Financial Priorities to Help You Plan

Building a financial plan can take years, but having the right priorities in mind can help...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Personal finance

What Are Penny Stocks and Are They Safe?

Penny stocks can be appealing because they're cheap, but there are plenty of downsides to ...

By Ben Luthi

Jul 21, 2026Investing

How Are Freelancers Taxed?

Knowing how you're taxed as a freelancer can save time and money—and can save you from an ...

By John Egan

Jul 21, 2026Taxes

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