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10 Cheap Dates No Woman Will Appreciate

There is nothing wrong with saving money on a date, especially when everyday expenses already stretch many budgets. In fact, 67% of active daters surveyed by LendingTree said they would not be offended by a date that cost nothing.

Budget and the Bees · Sep 30

Americans are turning to AI to survive a brutal housing market—37% would let it buy their next home with 'minimal human involvement'

From estimating home values to comparing mortgage offers, buyers are leaning on AI to survive a market where rates are pushing back toward 7%.

Fortune · Sep 22

8 Things Parents Often Pay for That Kids Barely Notice

Kids notice the new sneakers, birthday presents, and pizza night, but many of the biggest expenses of raising them are practically invisible. Hidden parenting costs can quietly consume hundreds or even thousands of dollars each year without creating a memorable moment for a child. In 2026, families are still navigating…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Sep 19

States Where Credit Card Borrowing Is Growing, And Why

Credit card borrowing is picking up in several states, but the story looks very different depending on where people live. Arkansas, Colorado, Nevada, Hawaii, and Connecticut all posted notable increases in average credit card balances between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026, according to LendingTree data.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 5

10 States Where New Credit Card Borrowing Is Changing Fastest

Credit card borrowing looks different depending on where you live, and the latest state-by-state numbers reveal some surprising movement. While some states carry enormous balances, other states have seen their average credit card debt climb much faster over the past year.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 2

States With No Income Tax Ranked By Homeowner Costs

See which of the nine zero-tax states offer real cost savings on property taxes, insurance, and utilities.

Kiplinger · Aug 27

When Everyone Else Is Taking the Trip: How to Say “I Can’t Afford It” Without Feeling Like a Failure

Your group chat is suddenly full of flight screenshots, hotel links and messages about who’s booking which room. Everyone seems excited—except you’re quietly adding up what the trip would do to your checking account.

Budget and the Bees · Aug 24

You Make Good Money — So Why Do You Still Feel Financially Behind?

You earn more than you did five or 10 years ago, pay your bills on time, and may even have a six-figure household income—yet somehow you still don’t feel financially secure. That disconnect isn’t necessarily imaginary. A 2025 LendingTree analysis found that a hypothetical family of three earning $100,000 could…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 20

The Friendship Expense Nobody Talks About: When One Friend Can Afford a Lifestyle the Other Can’t

Friendship is supposed to make life richer, but sometimes the price of keeping up can quietly make one person poorer. A dinner invitation becomes a $90 night out, a weekend getaway becomes a $700 expense, and a casual concert suggestion suddenly requires dipping into savings or carrying a credit card…

Budget and the Bees · Aug 14

The Federal Reserve Is Expected To Keep Rates On Hold. Here's Why Borrowing Costs May Stay High

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its July policy meeting, a move that would keep borrowing costs elevated for millions of Americans even as inflation has shown signs of easing.

International Business Times · Jul 28