Casey Bond

So if you’re going to be making purchases on credit, why not get rewarded for it by using a cash back card?
Maybe you’re not sure how to pick the right one. If so, don’t worry, because we did all the hard work for you. The Fortune RecommendsTM team evaluated more than 50 cash back credit cards available today and ranked them based on factors such as annual fee, rewards structure, annual percentage rate (APR), consumer benefits, and more. Read on to see our top picks.
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Studies show that staging your home could boost the sales price by up to 20%, on average. So if you’re getting ready to sell, it’s worth investing the time and money in professional home staging.

Money is tiiight right now. (Thanks, inflation!) But we know you still want the best for your pets. That’s why we turned to the experts to help you create a basic budget for your pets’ everyday expenses, and some additional or even unexpected costs, like having to go out of town last minute and needing a pet sitter… or snapping up that new dog coat in Pantone’s color of the year that you just couldn’t resist.

Multilevel marketing companies sell women on the dream of being their own boss, yet as many as 99% may end up losing money.

Succulents, fiddle leaf figs, the elusive variegated monstera: Ask proud plant parents about their collections, and they’ll gush with such enthusiasm that you’d think they were talking about actual children.

While loan forgiveness has been in the spotlight, many student borrower advocates are also waiting on details on a separate overhaul tucked into the White House's three-part debt relief plan. The proposed — and much less talked about — new income-driven repayment plan...

Student loans can have a major effect on your credit score, so it pays to understand the relationship between student loans and credit.

Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream. But it’s also really darn expensive. If you’re a renter wondering whether it’s time to buy a home, there’s a lot to consider. It’s not always an easy decision.

Being a woman is expensive. And we’re not just talking about the cost of cosmetics and manicures (if you’re into that sort of thing). There are a number of insidious practices that put women at a financial disadvantage — simply for existing.

Keep this cross-state moving checklist handy while you’re in the process of relocating to your new world.

If you've ever carried a credit card, borrowed money or stashed some cash in a savings account, you know that interest rates affect how many dollars stay in your pocket. A complex system dictates interest rates at any given time. Here's more on how rates are determined.

Jason Butler, a 36-year-old higher education professional in Atlanta, Georgia, loves helping students navigate the world of registration, financial aid and more. But that doesn’t mean he always had it figured out when it came to his own student loans.
After several years of struggling to manage his student loan debt, Butler recently refinanced some of his loans. In doing so, he was able to free up more cash to pay them down aggressively.
A Rude Awakening
Butler graduated college with a degree...

The insurance industry isn't exactly synonymous with “cutting edge,” but that’s changing thanks to modern technology. Insurtech is completely upending the way the insurance companies operate and how consumers access coverage. Experts have several predictions for what 2021 holds in terms of developments in insurtech.

If you had your choice, you would’ve gotten married and had no wedding debt. Of course, life doesn’t always work out so neatly. Between the venue, food, decorations, and — if guests are lucky — open bar, the costs of getting married certainly add up.

Don't miss out on money in April.