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by Danielle BraffContributorSo you’ve bought yourself some nice sheets. Maybe even dropped $100 on that fancy queen set.Those nice sheets need to be washed. Here’s the rub: Sometimes, when you wash those nice sheets, you ruin those nice sheets, and have to buy new nice sheets. Repeat the pattern.Want to break the pattern? We spoke with the experts about how to properly wash, dry and store your bed sheets to

by Dana Sitar, CEPF®, Carson KohlerWhen it comes to successfully managing your finances, you’ll need to take some time to figure out where you want to keep your money.This is a big decision. You don’t want to stash your money in a checking account that’ll hit you with hefty fees each month. Nor do you want to stick it in an account that doesn’t offer any perks (think: cash back,

by Brynne ConroyContributorTired of having debt collectors inundating your mailbox and voice mail? Get ready for them to start contacting you via text, email and social media.There might not be an emoji angry enough to show your reaction to that news.But starting in November 2021, new rules from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opened the floodgates for debt collectors to contact you via text, email and even on social media.

by Tiffany ConnorsStaff WriterWhether it’s a quick weekend getaway or a three-month trip abroad, you’re so ready to leave your house after spending so much time there over the past two years.And yes, you may have diligently budgeted your fun money and found ways to save on your vacation — whether it’s avoiding sky-high car rental fees or discovering ways to save on food while traveling. But have you considered

by The Penny Hoarder Staff The holidays get expensive fast. Checking off everyone on your list can be daunting, especially when you consider the impact on your bank account. The average American plans to spend $837 on holiday gifts in 2021, according to Gallup. That’s not much more than people spent in 2020, and continues to be down from pre-pandemic norms. A lot of us are still hurting economically. But

Best for Hands-On InvestorsThe Penny Hoarder rating$5 to start Best for New, Hands-Off InvestorsThe Penny Hoarder’s rating$5 to start by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterAcorns and Stash are popular investment apps aimed at beginners.They both offer easy, automated ways to invest small amounts of money into a taxable brokerage account. They also give users access to other financial services, like a bank account and individual retirement accounts (IRAs).But these micro-investing rivals