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50 Fun Birthday Ideas for Kids, Teens, and Adults

It can be tough to find fun birthday ideas. After all, you have to consider your budget, the age of the person whose birthday you're celebrating, their likes, dislikes, and more. To help you get inspired, hare 50 fun birthday ideas spanning all age ranges and tastes.

Avoid Status Games

Status games are expensive and you may not even consciously realize you're playing them. Here's how to stop and reclaim your life.

DoorDash vs. GrubHub: Which Is the Best Food Delivery App for Your Side Hustle?

Meal delivery jobs are among the most popular in the gig economy, as they enable you to earn decent pay while maintaining a flexible schedule. DoorDash and GrubHub are two of the most popular platforms for food delivery drivers because they let you earn money in big cities and small towns. But which app is better? Learn more.

What Happens to My 401(k) When I Quit?

There are many things to think about when you decide to switch employers, including what will happen to your 401(k). The good news is that your retirement savings don’t disappear like other employer-provided benefits, such as health insurance and paid leave. Here are 5 options for your 401(k) after you quit.

401K Withdrawal Rules: How to Withdraw from a 401K Without a Penalty

Too many Americans are withdrawing money from their retirement plans early. While retirement savings contributions are tax deductible, you may be subject to income tax and an additional penalty for withdrawing early. If you think you need to withdraw from your 401K, here are nine ways to do it penalty-free

Tradeline Supply Company Review: A Good Way to Build Credit?

One way to improve your credit score is to be added as an authorized user on another person’s credit account. But what if you don’t have another person with good credit who can add you as an authorized user? That's where Tradeline Supply Company comes in. Learn more in our full review.

How to Automate Your Finances

Automating your financial tasks can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Learn which tasks are best left to computers and how best to get it all set up.

What Happens When You Deposit Over $10,000 Cash?

You’ve likely heard the stories about the IRS being notified when you deposit a large amount of cash. But what happens when you deposit over $10,000? Who is responsible for reporting large deposits? And what will the IRS do if you deposit large amounts of cash? We answer these questions and more in this article.

Marcus vs. American Express Savings: Which Is Better?

The Marcus Online Savings account and the American Express Online Savings account are popular options. Both offer attractive interest rates and no monthly fees. But while you can't go wrong with either account, Here's a head-to-head comparison to help you determine which is more suitable for your money.

FXIAX vs. VOO: Which Fund Should You Choose?

Investment funds that track the S&P 500 index make up the core holdings in many investment portfolios, and Fidelity's S&P 500 Index Fund (FAIAX) and Vanguard's S&P 500 ETF (VOO) are two of the most popular. Of the two, which fund should you choose for your portfolio? It's a close call.

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