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Your bank’s “member FDIC” logo isn’t just there for decoration. It’s meant to reassure you and your fellow customers that the bank carries FDIC deposit insurance, which protects your deposits up to applicable legal limits should the bank go out of business. Every “member FDIC” bank in the United States carries FDIC deposit insurance. Currently, … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. We’ve all heard the stories from our parents, “when I was your age, I had to walk 5 miles to school, uphill both ways”. This includes financial advice. While the advice they give is to support us and help us to avoid … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Dining out isn’t always a pleasant experience. There are plenty of reasons why someone might choose to bail out on a restaurant before they even have a chance to sample what the menu offers. Redditor u/jobokar asked, “What’s a dealbreaker for you … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Estate planning can be complex and overwhelming. However, we have some simple tips to help ensure that your finances and personal property are managed and distributed according to your wishes after passing away or incapacity. Here are 17 basic tips to help … Read more
No financial institution can be all things to all people, but some come pretty close. BMO Harris Bank is one of those banks. It’s a full-service bank with hundreds of branches in the United States (mainly in the Midwest and Southwest) and thousands of fee-free ATMs. With a comprehensive array of checking and savings accounts, … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Did you know you can sell feet pics online and make a serious amount of money? When I first heard about making money selling feet pics, I didn’t think it was possible. But as I researched more, I found out that not … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you looking for ways to make money without committing too much effort? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit but not a lot of time or resources for a full-time venture? You’re in luck, as plenty of side hustles require little effort … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you ever hesitate to splurge on something expensive? We all have those moments when we worry about spending too much. After all, sometimes, things can quickly snowball out of control. But that doesn’t mean you should never spend money, regardless of … Read more
Could you afford to cover a $1,000 expense out of pocket? If you haven’t started an emergency fund yet, the answer is almost certainly no. You’re not alone. According to a 2022 PYMNTS survey of about 3,500 U.S. consumers, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. They’re unable to cover even the smallest emergency expenses … Read more