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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.

Expert Tips for Families to Save on Insurance for Young Drivers

Expert Tips for Families to Save on Insurance for Young Drivers

In a Nutshell: Getting a driver’s license as a teenager is a rite of passage for Americans.... Read More »

Kristine Crane 12/8/2017

California Coast Credit Union Keeps Its Members' Best Interests in Mind

California Coast Credit Union Keeps Its Members' Best Interests in Mind

In a Nutshell: Founded in 1929, California Coast Credit Union is the oldest credit union in San... Read More »

Jon McDonald 8/28/2017

HomeExchange Saves Members an Average of 58% on Vacation Costs

HomeExchange Saves Members an Average of 58% on Vacation Costs

In a Nutshell: HomeExchange is one of the oldest and most respected membership-based home... Read More »

Mike Randall 7/3/2017

Build a Mistake-Free Résumé with the Ginger Page Writing App

Build a Mistake-Free Résumé with the Ginger Page Writing App

In a Nutshell: Although many of today’s job-seekers rely on the internet and digital... Read More »

Brittney Mayer 5/3/2017

Free Music Archive Provides Access to Quality Downloads at No Cost

Free Music Archive Provides Access to Quality Downloads at No Cost

In a Nutshell: We live in an age of free music streaming and sites of questionable legality... Read More »

Adam West 5/1/2017

CopyKat — Recipes for Recreating Affordable Restaurant Meals

CopyKat — Recipes for Recreating Affordable Restaurant Meals

In a Nutshell: Stephanie Manley started CopyKat Recipes as a way for food lovers to recreate... Read More »

Adam West 4/19/2017