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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Do You Spend Money Like a DINK or a HENRY?
The personal-finance world has got to get better acronyms.
Wayfair, Macy's, and Other Retailers Are Charging Return Fees in 2024
Shopping online is quick and convenient—but returning isn't always free.
Here's How Much You Could Save If You Set Aside $5 Every Day
A few bucks today could become a whole lot of money for your retirement.
Don't Miss This Deadline for Estimated Quarterly Tax Payments
Make your final 2023 quarterly payment by Jan. 16 to avoid penalties.
The Best Time of Year to Contribute to Your IRA
You should work IRA contributions into your budget all year long—but there is best time of year to put money into your IRA, and it's right now.
Retirement Planning Is Changing in 2024
These updates to contribution limits, as well as new policies, are to your advantage.
How to Stop Your 'Emotional Spending'
When it comes to money, learn what your gut feelings are telling you.
How to Handle Your 'Money Dysmorphia'
Bridge the gap between your perception of money and your actual financial situation.
Check If Your BlendJet Is Being Recalled for Overheating and Fire Risk
Nearly 5 million portable blenders are at risk of breaking or overheating.
Avoid Impulse Buying by Disabling Amazon's 1-Click Ordering
Avoid emptying your wallet by turning off Amazon's "buy now" option.
How to Figure Out Why Your Utility Bill Spiked
Without warning you get a huge water, electric, or gas bill—or all three. You need to figure out why—and fast.
Make This Financial Resolution Before 'Spend Less' or 'Save More'
If you want your financial resolutions to stick, real change requires self-reflection.
Ask Yourself These Questions Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
Do you have what it takes to confidently hire yourself?
The Best Way to Stagger Your Automated Payments
What sort of maniac schedules every automated payment for the first of the month?
The Slow Living Movement Can Reduce Your Stress (and Save You Money)
Choose a mindful, intentional lifestyle that prioritizes well-being over nonstop, cog-in-the-machine productivity.
How to Calculate the Total Cost of Any Recipe
Many recipes will offer the “per serving” estimate, but here's how to figure out how much the total recipe will cost you based on every ingredient you're using.
Why You Should Regularly Calculate Your Net Worth
Your net worth is a big-picture snapshot of your financial health.
You Should Find a 'Bin Store' Near You
When customers return merchandise to retailers, it often winds up sold at so-called “bin stores” where the prices decline over time—and you can get some serious bargains.
Why Selling Your Home to an iBuyer Is Almost Always a Bad Idea
Unless you desperately need to get from under your house quickly, selling it the traditional way will almost always be the better option.
Take These Steps to Spend Less Money Over the Holidays
You can embrace the holiday spirit without going bankrupt.