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50 Best Gifts for $50 and Under

One of the more challenging aspects of the holiday season is finding the perfect gift ideas for our family members, co-workers, and friends. It can be even harder if you're shopping on a budget. To aid you in your search, here is our list of the 50 best gifts you can buy for under $50.

Best 12-Month CD Rates – 4.10% APY (November 2024)

Certificates of deposit are a reliable way to earn a higher rate of interest and the 12-month term is a sweet spot for a higher rate but shorter term. This way you can get yield without locking up your funds for a long period of time.

Best Mvelopes Alternatives: 7 Apps for Envelope Budgeters

For years, Mvelopes has been one of the more popular envelope budgeting apps. Sadly, the company is closing down permanently on December 29, 2022, after 21 years of service. To help you in your search for a new budgeting app, here is a list of seven Mvelopes alternatives.

Best National Banks in 2024

If you're going to opening a new bank account, you're probably considering a national bank with a huge geographic reach. We look at the best national banks in the United States, which ones offer big ne account bonuses, compare their size, satisfaction, and interest rates to find the best one for you.

Zelle Pay Limits: Daily and Monthly Limits for Your Bank

Zelle has become a popular way to send money to family and friends directly from your bank account. But did you know that Zelle limits vary from one financial institution to another? In this article, I share the maximum daily and monthly Zelle limits for 15 major banks and one large credit union.

Best Cash Back Debit Cards 2024: Earn Rewards without a Credit Card

It’s always a nice perk to earn cash back on purchases. But for years, cash back rewards were limited to credit cards. Nowadays, cash back debit cards offer the same benefits as cash back credit cards, without the risk of taking on high-interest debt. Here is our list of the best cash back debit cards.

Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) 101: Simple Guide for Beginners

Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, have become incredibly popular Consider the explosive growth of this category of investment funds. In fact, they held more than $7 trillion as of 2021. But what is an ETF, why are they so popular, and how are they different from mutual funds? In this article, we take a closer look at ETFs

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