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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.

49% of Parents Delay Bills or Sacrifice Necessities for Back-to-School Costs

By: Lynn Cadet 8/11/2026

Back-to-school season is here. And while this time is typically filled with excitement of the prospects of a new season and school year ahead, many parents... Read More »

51% of Prediction Market Users Borrowed Money to Fund Bets

By: Lynn Cadet 8/5/2026

As prediction markets expand across sports, politics, and current events, some Americans are using them for more than entertainment. They are treating the... Read More »

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 »

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.

Vamoose Bus Offers an Affordable Travel Option Between NYC and DC

Vamoose Bus Offers an Affordable Travel Option Between NYC and DC

In a Nutshell: Getting around in cities with well-designed public transportation systems is... Read More »

Mike Randall 6/8/2018

Appalachian Trail — An Affordable Way to Experience Wilderness

Appalachian Trail — An Affordable Way to Experience Wilderness

In a Nutshell: Since 1925, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, its partner organizations, and... Read More »

Adam West 5/25/2018

The Cat House on the Kings Enables Low-Cost Adoptions in California

The Cat House on the Kings Enables Low-Cost Adoptions in California

In a Nutshell: In most cases, a house with nearly 1,000 cats raises eyebrows. But The Cat House... Read More »

Adam West 5/17/2018

Value Vacations — A Local’s Perspective on Julian, California

Value Vacations — A Local’s Perspective on Julian, California

For many people who inhabit America’s largest cities, a vacation can often mean escaping the... Read More »

Adam West 5/15/2018

DreamHost’s Remixer: Build a Pro Web Presence in Minutes

DreamHost’s Remixer: Build a Pro Web Presence in Minutes

In a Nutshell: A common strategy for improving your financial health is creating new sources of... Read More »

Adam West 5/10/2018

GoodRx Saves Consumers Up to 80% on Prescription Drugs

GoodRx Saves Consumers Up to 80% on Prescription Drugs

In a Nutshell: There is, quite frankly, no simple answer to the question of why prescription... Read More »

Adam West 5/9/2018