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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

That did teach us a lesson about home ownership: that it was something we were taught was a mark of being an adult, but really, when you “own” a home, unless you’ve paid off the mortgage, the bank is your landlord and you’re just renting. We rent now and are much happier. We went hiking at Turkey Creek in Florida.

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Best College Student Credit Cards of February 2024

Savings Corner

Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card Our pick for: Bonus cash back categories that stay the same Among cards aimed at students, the $0-annual-fee Capital One SavorOne Student Cash Rewards Credit Card is near the head of the class. In most cases, you can hold onto your student card even after you graduate. Upgrade it.