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Explore essential personal finance areas like budgeting, saving, and investing to boost your financial literacy. These topics provide practical insights and strategies for effectively managing your money and achieving long-term financial security.

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Studies

Explore research offering insights into personal finance essentials like budgeting, saving, and investing. These studies are key for understanding debt, credit scores, and more, empowering you to manage finances effectively and achieve financial security.

States with the Most Intense Sports Betting Activity

By: Lynn Cadet 5/27/2026

America is currently experiencing a sports betting boom. From 2020 to 2025, the money wagered by Americans on sports bets grew from roughly $20 billion to... Read More »

Most Affordable College Towns to Watch March Madness

By: Lynn Cadet 2/24/2026

As millions of Americans prepare for bracket-breaking excitement next month, many are also trying to avoid breaking something else: the bank. March Madness... Read More »

66% of Parents Would Go Into Debt So Their Kids Feel Like They Fit In at School

By: Lynn Cadet 8/14/2025

Two-thirds of parents say they are willing to go into debt to help their children fit in at school, according to a recent BadCredit.org study, revealing... Read More »

Study: Millennials and Gen Z Report More Financial Regret

By: Lynn Cadet 6/18/2025

They were raised on budgeting apps, YouTube finance hacks, and “money diaries.” But in 2025, nearly half of Gen Z and millennial adults say they regret a... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on the latest personal finance industry news—key for understanding market shifts, regulatory updates, and innovations. These developments impact how financial services operate, influencing the tools and resources available to manage your finances.

Ascend Federal Credit Union Focuses on Financial Well-Being

Ascend Federal Credit Union Focuses on Financial Well-Being

In a Nutshell: Ascend Federal Credit Union supports its members with accessible banking... Read More »

Brandon Rossman 6/22/2022

Halo Homebuyers Simplifies and Shortens the Home Selling Process

Halo Homebuyers Simplifies and Shortens the Home Selling Process

In a Nutshell: Sometimes the unpredictable scheduling involved in selling a home doesn’t match... Read More »

Jon McDonald 6/16/2022

Scott’s Cheap Flights Finds Deals for World Travelers

Scott’s Cheap Flights Finds Deals for World Travelers

In a Nutshell: Scott’s Cheap Flights scours airfares from airports worldwide and notifies... Read More »

Brandon Rossman 6/13/2022

BeFrugal Guarantees Better Cashback than the Competition

BeFrugal Guarantees Better Cashback than the Competition

In a Nutshell: BeFrugal is an all-in-one site that enhances the online shopping experience.... Read More »

Brandon Rossman 5/9/2022

Say Insurance Provides Affordable Choices Through Digital Services

Say Insurance Provides Affordable Choices Through Digital Services

In a Nutshell: By combining the experience and expertise of traditional insurance with the... Read More »

Sean Roderick 5/3/2022

Finerio Provides Open Banking to Underserved Communities

Finerio Provides Open Banking to Underserved Communities

In a Nutshell: Finerio is making critical financial resources available to help people manage... Read More »

Brandon Rossman 3/30/2022