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Costco, Sam’s Club or BJ’s: We Figured Out Which is Actually Cheapest
A wholesale club can offer great savings, but membership is expensive! We compared the prices at BJ’s, Costco and Sam’s Club to help you figure out if it’s worth it for you.
Apr 6, 2026
Debt Management
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William Fewox has worked as a freelance writer since 2017, and his work is featured in literary magazines such as The Aquarian, The Navigator and The Historian. He has also self-published a handful of novels. He has worked as a Social Studies teacher and research assistant in local Florida museums and more recently has worked as an editor for a start-up publishing company. William holds a bachelor's degree in history from Jacksonville University.
Apr 6, 2026
Budget Planner
What’s a Penny Date? A Low-Cost Romantic Valentine’s Day Adventure
If you’re looking for inexpensive, fun Valentine’s Day date ideas, the answer just might be a penny date. Here’s how to set one up.
Apr 6, 2026
Budget Planner
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Grace Schweizer is the email content writer at The Penny Hoarder. Before that, she wrote about college, travel, beauty and fashion. Grace received her professional writing degree from the University of South Florida, and has been paying for it ever since. Once the student loans are gone, she’s got big plans to live a debt-free life — one that hopefully involves a lot of travel and maybe even a renovated school bus. When Grace isn’t writing about finances, she’s enjoying the very best that Florida has to offer — namely the air-conditioning. And, uh, sure, the beaches are nice, too.
Apr 6, 2026
Investing
The 4 Best Micro-Investing Apps of 2025
Micro-investing apps can be a great way to get your money in the stock market — even if you’re tight on cash or have little to no investing experience. But not all investing apps are created equal. Micro-investing works by consistently allocating small sums of money to an investment portfolio. It sounds simple, but each...
Apr 5, 2026
Investing
Could Your Old Pokemon Cards Make You a Millionaire?
A card-trading expert shares his best tips to sell Pokemon cards. Plus, how to assess your cards’ rarity and condition.
Apr 5, 2026
Debt Management
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Adam Hardy is a former staff writer for The Penny Hoarder. He's a University of South Florida graduate, who studied magazine journalism and sociology. He also has a background in international education as an English teacher in South Korea.
Apr 5, 2026
Budget Planner
Store Brand vs. Name Brand: What’s Really Worth the Extra Money?
What’s in a name? A lot, actually. Especially when it comes to store brand vs. name brand grocery items. We often default to certain brands when shopping simply because of the name on the package — and the reputation that comes along with it — thanks to clever advertising. We buy Bounty paper towels because...
Apr 6, 2026
Budget Planner
Where to Sell Stuff Online: 12 Ideas
Selling on eBay, Amazon and Mercari comes with fees. Using Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist usually requires a meet up.
Apr 5, 2026
Budget Planner
Tariffs Are a Buzzkill for the Coffee Biz
Tariffs on coffee-producing countries — including a 50% levy on Brazil — are likely to raise prices for America’s millions of coffee drinkers.
Apr 5, 2026
Banking & Credit
What’s At Stake If the CFPB Goes Dark
Advocates fear consumers could be left to fend for themselves in a complicated financial marketplace if the CFPB is eliminated or diminished.
Apr 5, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Get Free Money From the Government
Government assistance programs offer free or low cost resources to those who need it and qualify. We cover seven areas of financial life where you might be able to get help.
Apr 5, 2026