admin Individual bank account bonuses and rewards programs come and go. But it’s basically a given that dozens of online banks (and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions) offer enticements to new and longtime account holders at any given time. The same is true for opportunities to earn high yields (high-interest payouts) and generous rewards on other … Read more
If you’re a student (or parent) looking for a place to park your money without excessive fees or unrealistic balance requirements, check out the impressive array of low-cost, low-balance checking accounts available to students. Some actively restrict membership to younger individuals, most often those between 17 and 23 or 24 years old. But others are … Read more
It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find truly free checking accounts. But they’re still out there if you know where to look. Indeed, many online banks and a few choice brick-and-mortar stores still offer legitimately free, FDIC-insured accounts with few restrictions and plenty of sweeteners. Some even pay interest, though not enough to keep up with … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Here’s a fact: crypto traders will most certainly encounter stablecoins like USDT and USDC when dealing with cryptocurrencies. Stablecoins like USDT are known to match the value of the US dollar one-to-one, making them a useful transitional bridge between fiat currency like … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Artificial intelligence has come a long way since its inception, and in today’s world, it has proven itself as a powerful tool in boosting human productivity in various contexts. One of its modern-day use cases is assisting investors in managing their stock … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. A lifetime mortgage is a type of equity release product that allows homeowners aged 55 or older to unlock some of the value tied up in their home, without needing to sell it or make monthly repayments. Instead of paying a lender, … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. You’ve landed a few freelance gigs. Maybe more than a few. You’ve got invoices going out, payments trickling in, and your calendar’s starting to fill up. Feels great, right? Until tax season hits… or a client asks for payment details, you scramble … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. As a young professional just starting your career, financial planning might not be at the top of your to-do list. Between climbing the career ladder, paying bills, and trying to maintain a social life, managing your money can feel like an afterthought. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. There are many rewarding experiences in running a financial advisory practice, getting a big signing, bringing out good results during market declines, making and implementing a new strategy. Even though it’s unpredictable, between your best periods it can sometimes settle into a … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. For financial firms, investment management is no longer just about performance – it’s about how well you handle operations behind the scenes. Whether you’re managing private equity funds, real estate portfolios, or alternative assets, one thing is clear: spreadsheets and siloed systems aren’t … Read more