FINANCE

Saving Money vs. Paying Off Debt: Which One Should Come First?

Reaching a balance between saving money and paying off debt is a sign of healthy finances. Here are a few tips for getting there.

Ecuador's Angie Paola Palacios Dajomes during a weightlifting competition on July 27.

Why Are the 2021 Olympics Still Being Called 'Tokyo 2020?'

“Tokyo 2020” is all over the 2021 Olympics coverage—athlete gear, advertisements, etc. Why didn’t anyone change it?

There's a gondola in Venice with your name on it.

Want to See the World? CheapTickets Will Pay Your Student Loans for a Year So You Can Travel

It’s not exactly student loan forgiveness, but it will help you justify taking the European vacation you’ve always dreamed of.

Public school isn't free if you have to pay for internet access.

The FCC Is Helping Americans Pay Their Internet Bills—Here’s Who Qualifies

The December 2020 COVID-19 relief package is helping ease the financial burden of internet access for qualifying residents.

25 U.S. Cities and Towns Where Rents Have Increased the Most During the COVID-19 Pandemic

While some big U.S. cities saw apartment prices fall during the COVID-19 pandemic, rents actually increased in these cities and towns.

Jeff Bezos, world's richest man for the fourth year running.

The 25 Richest People in the World, According to Forbes

Jeff Bezos’s net worth skyrocketed in the last year. Elon Musk’s net worth did, too. So did loads of other billionaires’.

10 Luckiest States in the U.S.

Whether they boast a long life expectancy or a high number of lottery winners, these states qualify as lucky.

Waiting for a Stimulus Check? This Online Calculator Will Tell You How Much to Expect

The American Rescue Plan includes a third round of stimulus checks for up to $1400. Use this calculator to see how much you're eligible to receive.

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From WFH Write-Offs to Stimulus Payments: We’re Answering 7 COVID-Related Tax Questions

COVID might have forced you to work from home or even temporarily move out of state for a bit. We're figuring out how all that impacts your 2020 tax returns.

Harriet Tubman photographed by Benjamin Powelson in the late 1860s.

The White House Is Reinstating Plans to Replace Andrew Jackson With Harriet Tubman on $20 Bills

The plan to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with Harriet Tubman was announced in 2016, but it’s been delayed for a while.

If You Haven’t Received a Stimulus Check from the IRS Yet, It Might Be in the Wrong Account

If you used TurboTax or H&R Block to prepare your taxes last year, your $600 stimulus check from the IRS might be in the wrong account.

Babies can earn money just by being babies.

Did You Have a Baby in 2020? You Might Be Entitled to $1100 in Extra Stimulus Cash

Early stimulus payments may have only accounted for babies you had in 2019, not babies that arrived in 2020. Here's how to monetize your moppet.

How to Check the Status of Your 2021 Stimulus Check

Here is how much you can expect from your second COVID-19 stimulus check and when to expect it in 2021.

You don't have to keep unwanted gift cards.

Swimming in Gift Cards You'll Never Use? Here's How to Get Cash Instead

Unwanted gift cards can pile up during the holiday season. Here's how to exchange them for what you really want—cash.

Coins are in short supply at the moment.

Spare Change? Here’s Why Coins Are So Scarce Right Now

Merchants aren't too eager to give customers exact change at the moment. Here's why coins are in such short supply.

The Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

The 20 Most Valuable Companies in the World

Amazon’s brand value hovers around $135.4 billion—but that’s still not enough for it to crack the top three most valuable companies.

Where Did the Term Lame Duck Originate?

Lame duck presidents date back to the beginning of U.S. history, but we didn’t start calling them that until the 20th century.

Here's How Much Money You Need to Earn in Each State to Afford a Home

If you have your heart set on owning a home, you might want to consider moving to West Virginia or Mississippi.

If you want the best deal possible on a new car, it pays to know when to shop.

Here's the Very Best Time to Buy a New Car—and the Very Worst Time

Getting a good deal on a car can come down to something as simple as the day of the week you visit the dealership.

Trader Joe's can signal that local real estate values are high.

Living Near a Trader Joe's Can Increase the Value of Your Home—Here's Why

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's appears to be an indication of a prosperous neighborhood, with home values near locations steadily rising.

Credit card companies can offer financial assistance, but there can be drawbacks.

The Best Way to Defer Your Credit Card Payments During the Coronavirus Shutdown, Explained

Credit card companies are willing to work with card holders experiencing financial hardship, but there's some fine print you need to look out for.

Scam Alert: Calls, Emails, or Texts About Government Stimulus Checks Are Bogus

Government stimulus checks are on the way, but the IRS and Treasury Department won't be texting or calling you about them. Only scammers will.

Most Americans will soon be receiving a stimulus check.

Coronavirus Stimulus Checks Are Coming: Here's How to See If You Qualify

The federal government is offering financial support to Americans in the coming weeks. Here's how to find out how much you'll get.

Filing taxes doesn't have to be confusing—or expensive.

Want to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier? Find Out If You’re Eligible for IRS Free File

More than 14 million Americans missed out on using IRS Free File last year—here’s how to see if you qualify.

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