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Money
- Banking
- Budgeting
- Credit Cards
- Debt
- Home-Buying
- Housing
- Insurance
- Investing
- Retirement
- Scams
- Shopping
- Personal Finance
- Side-Hustles
- Taxes
Two Cents demystifies personal finance and teaches you how to budget on your own terms, which investments are right for you, and how to achieve financial independence and a comfortable retirement.
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This AI Tax Assistant Actually Seems Pretty Useful
Normally I don't recommend turning to AI for your financial decisions, but give this chatbot a spin.
All the Times You Should be Using a Cashier’s Check (but Aren’t)
Not all paper checks have gone the way of the dinosaurs.
These Are the Best Gifts for Teens, According to TikTok
I scoured TikTok so you don't have to—here is what is really on a teenager's wish list this year.
Why You Should Always Attend Your Home Inspection
You're missing out if you're only reading the inspection report.
When You Have to Use an Insurance Check for Repairs (and When You Can Keep It)
Your car or home was damaged, so the insurance company cut you a check. Do you have to use the money as intended? Not always.
Nine Things You Need to Tell Your Home Insurer About
Replaced your roof? New furnace? Telling your insurance company about it might lower your premiums—or raise them.
Use These Five Strategies for Finding an Affordable Rental in an Unaffordable City
Moving to a city with less-expensive housing isn't an option for everyone.
You Can Become a ‘Camp Host’ and Live at National Parks for Free
If you’re 18 or older, own an RV, and need some financial breathing room, being a camp host might be ideal for you.
How to Handle an Unexpected Financial Windfall
Without proper planning, you might turn a blessing into a curse.
Pressurized Walls Can Embiggen Your Crowded Apartment
Pressurized walls look like real walls, but use tension to divide a space so there’s no damage.
Bill Negotiation Services Are a Waste of Money
One of your most powerful, yet overlooked, money-saving tools: picking up the phone.
These Are the Best Holiday Gifts for Creative Kids
These gift ideas will help kids use their imaginations more—and stare at a screen less.
What to Do When You’re a Financial Late Bloomer
It's never too late to get your personal finances back on track.
Everything You Need to Do When You Pay Off Your Mortgage
About to make that final payment on your mortgage? Here's what to expect.
How to Prevent Your Bank from Closing Your Accounts Without Notice
Here's what can trigger an unnecessary fraud alert on your account—and what to do if your bank closes your account anyway.
I Am Once Again Urging You to Wander Into a National Forest to Chop Down a Christmas Tree (but Legally)
No, it's not illegal to chop your own tree in one of our nation's glorious national forests. You just need a permit.
Make Sure Your Rent Payments Are Being Reported to the Credit Bureaus
Want to give your credit score a boost? You may want to hit up your landlord.
The Best Cyber Monday Deals Walmart Has to Offer
Walmart is serving up some great deals for Cyber Monday on everything from headphones to televisions.
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Sex Toys
Buy your partner something nice. Or just buy it for yourself.
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Self-care Tools
You spent all weekend shopping for everyone else. Shop for yourself now.