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Bank of America app review — straightforward and robust account management tool

By Sarah Sharkey published 10 August 22

The Bank of America app is packed with useful money management features. Explore what it has to offer today.

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Millions of Californians getting inflation relief checks up to $1,050 — here's who qualifies

By Aja McClanahan published 9 August 22

California is sending inflation-relief checks to its residents. Find out more details and if you’ll be eligible for a payment.

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Biden’s ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ passes — what it means for you

By Rose Wheeler published 9 August 22

The cost of living will get a little lower, according to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, designed to help Americans affected by rising inflation.

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What is blockchain and how does it work?

By Sarah Brady published 8 August 22

Blockchain makes it possible to track crypto transactions and help prove ownership, but it doesn't solve all of crypto's security issues.

MaxRewards is my favorite credit card reward tracking app — here’s why

By Tony Polanco published 8 August 22

MaxRewards has quickly become my favorite credit card reward tracking app. Here's why it's an essential app on my smartphone.

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Chase app review: Everything you need to know

By Cassidy Horton published 5 August 22

The Chase app is best for managing accounts and investments, making payments, tracking your credit score, and budgeting. Get the details here.

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What is a digital wallet?

By Sarah Sharkey published 4 August 22

Want to leave your physical wallet at home? Find out how a digital wallet works.

Prices for gasoline well above $4.00 per gallon at a gas station in the U.S.

How to save money on gas — 7 essential tips

By Taylor Medine published 3 August 22

Paying in cash or signing up for a gas rewards program are two of many ways to save money on gas. Read on to learn more.

What are NFTs? Here's everything you need to know

By Emily Guy Birken published 2 August 22

NFT is the new investing trend, but it’s not always well understood. Here’s how this investment works.

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Chime app review: What we like, what we don't

By Taylor Medine published 1 August 22

Chime offers fee-free mobile bank accounts available on iPhone and Android. Learn how it works and who it’s best for.

I would cancel Netflix and Disney Plus in August — here’s why

By Kelly Woo published 31 July 22

Looking to save money on your streaming service bills? We do a deep dive into which ones you should cancel

The best cheap tablets in 2022

By Alex Wawro published 28 July 22

Here's our guide to the best cheap tablets around, from Fire tablets to Samsung slates.

3 ways scammers are trying to trick you on social media

By Anthony Spadafora published 27 July 22

From fake login pages to copyright violation notices, scammers employ all manner of tricks to steal your account details on social media.

Gas stimulus check: Is your state considering a gas rebate?

By Emily Guy Birken published 27 July 22

Not all drivers will see a gas rebate or tax holiday, but here are the states and municipalities that are considering sending gas stimulus checks.

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The average price of an electric car just rose to $66K

By Tom Pritchard published 26 July 22

The average cost of an electric car is now over $66k, so how much of a problem is that for EV adoption?

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What causes inflation — and what you can do about it

By Taylor Medine published 26 July 22

The prices of goods and services are soaring due to high demand and supply chain problems, but there are ways to make your dollar go further.

12 Amazon buying tricks every Prime member should know

By Louis Ramirez published 25 July 22

Never pay full price for anything on Amazon. Here are the best Amazon buying tricks and hacks.

Amazon Prime member deals — secret deals every Prime member needs to know

By Louis Ramirez published 25 July 22

Get more value from your membership with these Amazon Prime member deals.

15 best Prime member benefits to get the most out of your subscription

By Louis Ramirez published 25 July 22

From discounts at Whole Foods to free PC games, these are the best Prime member benefits you need to know.

Capital One app review: Everything you need to know

By Cassidy Horton published 25 July 22

The Capital One app is packed with all the tools you need to manage your accounts, monitor your credit, and redeem rewards on the go. Learn more here.

Amazon Prime just got an awesome new perk — and you can try it now

By Rory Mellon published 25 July 22

Amazon Prime members can now claim a free year of Gruhhub Plus -— here's what you need to know.

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What is Bitcoin and how does it work?

By Sarah Brady published 22 July 22

Bitcoin is the most widely used form of cryptocurrency. Investors can buy as little as $1 of Bitcoin and use it for online and offline transactions.

The 3 things you should look for when buying an air conditioner

By Mike Prospero published 21 July 22

The 3 things to look for when buying a window or portable A/C unit that will save you money.

T-Mobile just became the first carrier to offer this iPhone plan

By Malcolm McMillan published 21 July 22

T-Mobile launched a new unlimited plan for small businesses called Business Unlimited Ultimate Plus for iPhone and a companion support plan called Apple Business Essentials.

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What is cryptocurrency — and is it a good investment?

By Sarah Brady published 20 July 22

Cryptocurrency investors tend to be overconfident in how well crypto performs, but recent dips should remind investors to proceed cautiously.

Netflix plans, prices, original content and more

By Kelly Woo published 19 July 22

Learn all about Netflix plans, prices, original content, library content and streaming video quality.

This TikTok star saved $100K before age 25 — here are her tips

By Sarah Brady published 19 July 22

Looking to improve your finances? Here are the best five financial tips from TikTok star Tori Dunlap.

9 essential decor tips that could help you sell your house

By Cynthia Lawrence published 8 July 22

Selling your house? These decor tips can help to make all the difference to get you top dollar.

Forget Netflix — this is the one streaming service I’m canceling this month

By Henry T. Casey published 1 July 22

If you're looking to save money on your streaming service bills, here's a list of the new offerings for July 2022, so you can figure out what to cut.

I loved this Bluetooth speaker on my vacation — and it just dropped to $42 at Amazon

By Rory Mellon published 28 June 22

I took this cheap Bluetooth speaker on vacation and loved it — and it's now on sale at Amazon in this early Prime Day deal.

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I would cancel Netflix and Disney Plus in August — here’s why

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