How to cut your car insurance bill without cutting coverage
Most drivers overpay for the same coverage. Five checks to run before your next renewal, and what each one is worth.
Life stage · ages 25–35
Getting Established
Bigger purchases, bigger bills. Locking in good rates on cars, insurance and housing.
Insurance
Term life insurance for new parents, in plain English
If someone depends on your paycheck, you probably need life insurance. Here's how much, what kind, and how to keep it cheap.
Credit & Cards
Your first rewards card: picking one that pays you back
A rewards card is only a good deal if you never pay interest. How to choose your first one and avoid the traps.
How to pay off credit card debt faster (and pay less interest)
Avalanche, snowball, balance transfers and consolidation loans: which one fits your situation, with the math.
Home & Housing
Refinance math: when it's actually worth it
A lower rate isn't the whole story. How to find your break-even point and avoid refinancing traps.
Saving & Growing
The high-yield savings move most savers skip
If your savings sit at a big bank earning almost nothing, moving them could be the easiest raise you get all year.
Your first $1,000 emergency fund, step by step
Forget the six-months rule for now. How to build a starter cushion on a tight budget, and where to keep it.
Cars & Getting Around
New vs. used: what a car really costs you
The sticker price is only the start. Depreciation, insurance, financing and repairs decide which car is actually cheaper.
Should you refinance your car loan? A quick way to decide
If your credit has improved or you took dealer financing, refinancing could lower your payment. Here's how to tell.
Family & Health
Childcare costs: 7 ways families are paying less
Dependent care FSAs, tax credits, co-ops, and schedule swaps: practical ways to shrink one of the biggest bills in a young family's budget.
Travel & Leisure
Getting real value from your credit card points
Points are only worth what you redeem them for. How to avoid low-value redemptions and stretch them for travel.
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