MONEY

Harriet Tubman photographed by Benjamin Powelson in the late 1860s.

The White House Is Reinstating Plans to Replace Andrew Jackson With Harriet Tubman on $20 Bills

The plan to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with Harriet Tubman was announced in 2016, but it’s been delayed for a while.

The 20 Best Places to Retire in America in 2021

If you're looking to leave the workforce, these are the best metro areas in the United States in which to be a retiree.

If You Haven’t Received a Stimulus Check from the IRS Yet, It Might Be in the Wrong Account

If you used TurboTax or H&R Block to prepare your taxes last year, your $600 stimulus check from the IRS might be in the wrong account.

Discover Amazon’s Outlet Page for Sales on Thousands of Overstock Items

Amazon has plenty of ways for you to get deals on products, but many don't realize that there is an outlet page where you can get discounts on thousands of overstocked items.

Babies can earn money just by being babies.

Did You Have a Baby in 2020? You Might Be Entitled to $1100 in Extra Stimulus Cash

Early stimulus payments may have only accounted for babies you had in 2019, not babies that arrived in 2020. Here's how to monetize your moppet.

How to Check the Status of Your 2021 Stimulus Check

Here is how much you can expect from your second COVID-19 stimulus check and when to expect it in 2021.

Amazon returns might be easier to handle than you think.

How to Return an Amazon Package Without Mailing It Back

If you've discarded the box and don't have a printer handy, you can still return items to Amazon for a refund. Here's how.

You don't have to keep unwanted gift cards.

Swimming in Gift Cards You'll Never Use? Here's How to Get Cash Instead

Unwanted gift cards can pile up during the holiday season. Here's how to exchange them for what you really want—cash.

Coins are in short supply at the moment.

Spare Change? Here’s Why Coins Are So Scarce Right Now

Merchants aren't too eager to give customers exact change at the moment. Here's why coins are in such short supply.

The Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York City.

The 20 Most Valuable Companies in the World

Amazon’s brand value hovers around $135.4 billion—but that’s still not enough for it to crack the top three most valuable companies.

Here's How Much Money You Need to Earn in Each State to Afford a Home

If you have your heart set on owning a home, you might want to consider moving to West Virginia or Mississippi.

If you want the best deal possible on a new car, it pays to know when to shop.

Here's the Very Best Time to Buy a New Car—and the Very Worst Time

Getting a good deal on a car can come down to something as simple as the day of the week you visit the dealership.

Didier Descouens, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

5 Unique Currencies From Precolonial Africa

Many fascinating forms of money were used across precolonial Africa. These currencies are just as unique and diverse as the people who used them.

Benjamin Franklin left instructions in his will that had to be followed for 200 years.

How a 200-Year-Old Gift From Benjamin Franklin Made Boston and Philadelphia a Fortune

When Benjamin Franklin died in 1790, he left a small sum of money to the cities of Boston and Philadelphia with one condition: That they not spend it in full for 200 years.

Trader Joe's can signal that local real estate values are high.

Living Near a Trader Joe's Can Increase the Value of Your Home—Here's Why

Popular grocery chain Trader Joe's appears to be an indication of a prosperous neighborhood, with home values near locations steadily rising.

He can't believe how uncluttered his email inbox is.

Anti-Spam App Unsubscribes You From Mailing Lists—and Can Even Get You Paid for the Bother

If you're receiving emails from a company with a data breach settlement in the works, DoNotPay will help you get compensated.

The French Quarter in New Orleans makes for a fabulous vacation spot, but Louisiana can be stressful for full-time residents.

The 10 Most—and 10 Least—Stressed-Out States in America

The study analyzed 41 possible causes of stress across four categories: work, money, family, and health and safety.

Some Blu-ray discs can increase in value.

11 Extremely Valuable Blu-rays

If you have a very specific version of 2013's Sandra Bullock space thriller 'Gravity,' you might be able to get a premium for it.

Tenino, Washington, Is Loaning Residents Wooden Money to Boost Its Economy

Printing its own wooden currency is a way for Tenino, Washington, to support residents while keeping cash within its local economy.

Some DVDs could be worth more than you think.

11 Incredibly Valuable DVDs That Could Be Hiding In Your Movie Collection

DVDs might be slightly outdated technology, but some movies are so rare that they can command a premium price.

The World's 10 Richest Cities

The U.S. is home to six of the 10 richest cities in the world, according to data on the global wealth population.

Credit card companies can offer financial assistance, but there can be drawbacks.

The Best Way to Defer Your Credit Card Payments During the Coronavirus Shutdown, Explained

Credit card companies are willing to work with card holders experiencing financial hardship, but there's some fine print you need to look out for.

The IRS Launched an Online Tool to Track Your Stimulus Check

The first of the 2020 stimulus checks go out this week. This tool from the IRS will tell you when to expect yours.

Cats can live large thanks to pet trusts.

What Happens When a Pet Is Left Money in a Will?

Mr. Mittens could inherit millions from a generous owner, but it takes some legal planning to make sure jealous humans don't come looking for the dough.

PREV NEXT