Some traditional banks still offer truly free checking accounts, but it gets more difficult every year to find one. More often, you have to jump through annoying hoops to get those monthly maintenance fees waived. Good thing traditional banks — and tradition-minded online banks — aren’t the only game in town anymore. Dozens of fintech … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you want to be wealthy? Most people say they do, but few people take the steps necessary to become wealthy. Many people think it’s all about having a high-paying job or making wise investments, but other factors are also at play. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Living a frugal lifestyle isn’t always easy, but it’s important not to take it too far and become a cheapskate. If you’re constantly turning down social invites or thinking of the cheapest ways possible to save money, then you may have crossed … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. It seems like everyone is reading Colleen Hoover books these days. Her romance fiction novels are compelling and written in a way that you don’t want to put them down. The problem is that with over 20 novels, you could spend a … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Saving money can be daunting, especially when you are living from paycheck to paycheck, but it doesn’t have to be, according to the real-life experiences of these internet users. From shopping tips to stemming extravagance and denial of self from the lure … Read more
Many aspiring credit card users face a chicken-and-egg problem. You need a credit score, and a decent credit score in most cases, to qualify for most credit cards. But it’s hard to establish and build credit without a credit card. The Petal® 2 “Cash Back, No Fees” Visa® Credit Card offers a way around that. … Read more
Grocery shopping is a great equalizer. Rich and poor, adventurous cooks and microwave-only eaters — pretty much everyone knows what it’s like to browse supermarket shelves. By now, most know how to play the grocery delivery game too. So it’s no surprise that supermarket credit card offers are so popular up and down the income scale. … Read more
Small-business credit cards are increasingly popular business financing options, particularly for entrepreneurs who don’t qualify for traditional business loans or have access to networks filled with deep-pocketed family members, friends, and colleagues. No matter what your business does, a credit card can probably help — as long as you use credit wisely and avoid making purchases … Read more
An impressive number of online banks offer relatively high yields on savings accounts, money market accounts, and even checking accounts. Yes, even when interest rates are low. And everyone needs a checking account. Why not choose one with a yield that rivals the best high-yield savings accounts? Best High-Yield Checking Accounts Many of these high-yield … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. On a recent episode of the Megyn Kelly Show, financial guru Dave Ramsey talked about Gen Z, and many people were surprised by his quote. He said, “this new generation, Gen Z, they are amazing. There is a percentage of them, I’ve … Read more