Personal Finance Articles

Open Enrollment 2026: What Is Open Enrollment and Why It Matters
Natasha Etzel

January 20, 2026

Need health insurance coverage or want to change your current plan? Learn how open enrollment impacts your options.

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Women Hit Harder by Recession, Loss of Childcare: How We’re Coping
Anna Baluch

January 20, 2026

How are you coping with work from home, school from home, and the pandemic "she-cession"?…

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If You Missed Your Stimulus Check for Dependents, You have Another Chance
Justine Nelson

January 20, 2026

The first round of stimulus checks went out to some without the $500 for their…

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Back-to-School Budget 2025: How to Save Money This Year
Maurie Backman

January 20, 2026

Buying back-to-school supplies in 2025 doesn't have to mean busting your budget. Read on for money-saving tips.

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Would a Payroll Tax Cut Help You?
Justine Nelson

January 20, 2026

President Trump issued an executive order to cut payroll taxes for working Americans making less…

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How to Budget for Groceries
Maurie Backman

January 20, 2026

Food costs are up. Here’s how to budget for groceries at a time when prices are spiking.

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Do Companies Have to Reimburse Work-From-Home Expenses in Your State?
Ashley Maready

January 20, 2026

Should your employer pick up the tab for your home office chair or new coffee maker? Well, maybe.

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Best and Worst States for Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits
Sara Korn

January 20, 2026

Where does your state rank when it comes to unemployment benefits? Learn which states pay…

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We Weren’t Saving for Retirement Before, Now it’s Even Harder
Justine Nelson

January 20, 2026

Widespread unemployment has led to more hardship as Americans struggle to save for retirement. Here’s…

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3 Money Management Mistakes to Avoid in 2021
Anna Baluch

January 19, 2026

Ready for a better financial situation in 2021? Here are our top three money management…

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You Built an Emergency Fund During Lockdown. Time to Spend It?
Justine Nelson

January 19, 2026

Many Americans have built up savings during the COVID-19 lockdown. But times are still hard.…

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5 Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund
Cole Tretheway

January 19, 2026

There are so many things you can do with a tax refund, but what should…

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How to Clear a Negative Balance in Your Bank Account: Step-by-Step Guide
Ashley Maready

January 19, 2026

If your bank account is in the negative, it can cost you money. Find out how to clear a negative bank balance here.

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Will Your Job Come Back After COVID? What to Do if it Doesn’t
Anna Baluch

January 19, 2026

With record unemployment, we are all wondering if our jobs will come back after COVID.…

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7 Ways to Save Money and Still Have Fun This Summer
Ben Gran

January 19, 2026

The enjoy familiar summer activities is stronger than ever. Explore some ways you can save…

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What You Should Know About Mortgage Discrimination
Steve Tanner

January 19, 2026

Learn more about buying a home, a very important step toward building wealth, and the…

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9 Amazing Ways to Save $300 Every Month
Cole Tretheway

January 19, 2026

Obeying these 9 budget rules can help you save $300 a month – or more!…

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Reducing Expenses During a Sudden Financial Hardship
Kailey Hagen

January 19, 2026

Struggling to keep up with your debt payments? A financial hardship assistance program could be just what you need.

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Financial Goals to Prioritize During COVID-19
Anna Baluch

January 19, 2026

Find out which financial goals are important to prioritize during the coronavirus pandemic so you…

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Can You Keep Your Unemployment Benefits if You Refuse to Return to Work?
Justine Nelson

January 19, 2026

What happens to your unemployment benefits if you refuse to return to work? Here’s what…

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10 Ways to Clean Up Your Finances
Ben Gran

January 19, 2026

Start the year off right with our 10 favorite money tips, from maxing out your…

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Credit Card Changes that Might Benefit You in a Recession
Anna Baluch

January 18, 2026

Credit card companies are making changes to their benefits and rewards programs to help customers…

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Should College Students Get Stimulus Checks?
Justine Nelson

January 18, 2026

The first round of stimulus checks skipped over college students completely. Here’s how a stimulus…

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How to Protect Your Credit Score During the Covid-19 Recession
Anna Baluch

January 18, 2026

You know that protecting your credit score is important, but how do you do that…

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Why Millennials are Being Hit Hard by the Covid-19 Recession
Justine Nelson

January 18, 2026

No generation is immune to the financial impacts of coronavirus but millennials, born between 1981…

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How to Find the Coronavirus Assistance You Can Get from Your State
Sara Korn

January 18, 2026

Now, when many people have financial hardships due to the coronavirus, there is help available.…

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