Latest articles by Erin Bendig
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How to Get Reimbursed if The Tech Outage Canceled or Delayed Your Flight
Did the global Microsoft outage disrupt your travel plans? Here's how to get reimbursed if your flight was canceled or delayed.
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The Secret Credit Card for Amazon Shopping
This "secret" credit card for Amazon Prime shopping can maximize your cash back rewards. Plus get a $300 bonus.
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How Do Credit Cards Work? Interest and Fees Explained
Knowing how credit cards work is a critical first step to avoiding debt traps or surprise fees — and unlocking valuable perks.
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Rent a Luxury Pool This Summer With Swimply — the Airbnb of Pools
With Swimply, you can live it up at a luxury pool while escaping the heat and going for a swim.
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Beryl Portends a Harsh Hurricane Season: Are You Ready?
Hurricane Beryl is breaking records as the first hurricane of the season. Do you have the insurance you need?
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Seven Best Vacation Spots to Beat the Summer Heat
The best vacation spots to beat the summer heat and embrace the comparatively cool include Alaska, Reykjavík, British Columbia, and Stockholm.
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Fourth of July Cookout Essentials: Where to Get the Lowest Prices
We compared Fourth of July cookout staples from different stores. Here's where you can score the lowest prices.
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These Street Names Could Boost Your Home Value by Thousands
Living in a home with one of these street names could significantly increase the value of your property.
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Pet Ownership: What It Really Costs to Own a Dog or Cat
What's the true cost of pet ownership? Here's how much you should expect to pay when adopting a new furry friend.
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Swamp Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: Here's what you need to know.
Swamp Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: With a scorching summer already underway, which is the better way to cool your home?
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What Are the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
If you don't plan for these hidden expenses of homeownership when buying a home, you could be stuck paying more than you can afford.
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American Airlines Card Launches $1,000 Limited-Time Offer with Lounge Access
Get Admirals Club lounge access and 100,000 bonus miles with the Citi/AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard.
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Six Unique Airbnbs To Stay In: Treehouses, UFOs & More
Check out these six unique Airbnbs you can stay in for a truly unusual experience.
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Half of Americans Don't Know What a 529 Plan Is. Are You Missing Out?
Despite the rising cost of college, half of Americans don't know what a 529 plan is, missing out on the chance to take advantage of this valuable savings tool.
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States With the Highest and Lowest Earning College Graduates
States With the Highest and Lowest Earning College Graduates
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Which of These Savings Accounts Should You Be Using?
Money market accounts and CDs have a few key differences. Here's how they differ and when you should should one over the other.
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Latest Social Security COLA Forecast a Setback for Retirees
Social Security COLA forecast adjusted to 2.6% in 2025. That's bad news for retirees still struggling to keep up with inflation.
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Credit Cards vs. Charge Cards: What Are The Differences?
All you need to know about credit cards vs charge cards — differences, pros and cons.
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What Is a Balance Transfer Credit Card? A Guide to Balance Transfers
A balance transfer credit card buys you time. You can transfer debt from a high-interest credit card to one that has 0% APR.
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Proposed Change in Social Security Could Mean More Money for Retirees
A proposed bill could change how the Social Security COLA is calculated, resulting in higher benefits for retirees.
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Home Energy Improvements Benefit Both Your Wallet and the Environment
Home energy improvements let you save on electricity bills while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Save Over $40 on Audible With Amazon's Latest Deal
Amazon’s latest promotion lets you score three months of Audible for just $0.99 a month.
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The Most Impressive Cars: Do You Drive One of Them?
If you drive one of the most impressive cars in the country, expect to pay more in car insurance.
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Walmart Lawsuit: Get up to $500 as Part of a $45 Million Settlement
You could be eligible to receive up to $500 as a result of Walmart's class-action lawsuit settlement.
