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Am I really covered on my dad's health plan until 26?
Insurance & Adulting

Am I really covered on my dad's health plan until 26?

April 30, 2025

I turn 26 in November and had never read a word of the plan I'm on. What the rule actually says and when my co…

Moving my $1,800 emergency fund to a 3.8% savings account
Credit & Banking

Moving my $1,800 emergency fund to a 3.8% savings account

April 21, 2025

My savings sat in a big-bank account earning almost nothing. How I picked an online savings account and what i…

Ten free things to do on the North Shore in spring
Cheap Fun & Self-Care

Ten free things to do on the North Shore in spring

April 11, 2025

Lakefront walks, the Green Bay Trail, library passes and a park I'd ignored for years. My free list for April …

All six of my student loans in one spreadsheet
Paying Off Debt

All six of my student loans in one spreadsheet

April 2, 2025

$24,600 spread across six federal loans at rates from 2.75% to 5.05%. How I listed them and what the interest …