Personal Finance

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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.

Frugal Living

Explore smart saving tips, budget living strategies, and deal-finding advice to achieve financial independence through frugality.

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Explore personal spending patterns, mindful decisions, and expense reduction to align habits with financial goals effectively.

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Guidance on setting financial priorities, tracking finances, and making informed decisions for effective money management.

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.

Jimdo’s Code-Free Website Building Platform Empowers Entrepreneurs

Jimdo’s Code-Free Website Building Platform Empowers Entrepreneurs

In a Nutshell: Not only can starting your own business be a great way to improve your income... Read More »

Brittney Mayer 4/12/2017

TheFreeSite.com Provides Users with the Web’s Best Free Offers

TheFreeSite.com Provides Users with the Web’s Best Free Offers

In a Nutshell: For a dedicated discount detective trying to beat a tight budget, few things are... Read More »

Brittney Mayer 3/26/2017

NeedyMeds.org Provides Resources for Patients, Not Profit

NeedyMeds.org Provides Resources for Patients, Not Profit

In a Nutshell: Despite health care changes, the cost of prescription drugs in the United States... Read More »

Brittney Mayer 2/17/2017

CaringBridge Provides Emotional & Financial Support for Medical Issues

CaringBridge Provides Emotional & Financial Support for Medical Issues

In a Nutshell: Sona Mehring founded CaringBridge in 1997 after close friends were looking for... Read More »

Sean Garrity 2/6/2017

Freelancer.com: Helping Fill 10M+ Jobs Around the World

Freelancer.com: Helping Fill 10M+ Jobs Around the World

In a Nutshell: Finding yourself suddenly — or even not-so-suddenly — unemployed can be a huge... Read More »

Ashley Fricker 11/4/2016

Zipcar: The Benefits of Driving Minus the Downsides of Ownership

Zipcar: The Benefits of Driving Minus the Downsides of Ownership

In a Nutshell: Car sharing with Zipcar can be a great alternative to vehicle ownership because... Read More »

Jon McDonald 9/26/2016