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H&R Block vs. TurboTax 2021 (Pricing, Packages, and Features)
H&R Block and TurboTax are both leaders in the tax prep industry and for good reason. Both offer online filing and live tax assistance — for about the same price. So which is better for you?
Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?
This excerpt from a Money Girl article dives into the competing priorities of retirement savings vs debt pay off. Which should you focus on?
DiversyFund Review: Investing in Multifamily Real Estate
DiversyFund is a real estate investing platform that focuses on multifamily residential real estate. While there is no management fee, you are still responsible for other common REIT fees such as a developer fee.
Is a $15 Minimum Wage Too High?
When I was younger, I worked at a Chinese food restaurant for $5 an hour. I was paid under the…
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51 Best New Bank Account Promotions & Bonuses (March 2021)
Banks used to offer t-shirts and toasters to get new customers to open an account. Today, they offer bonus money…
The 14 Best Brokerage Account Promotions and Bonuses for 2021
Are you looking to open a new brokerage account to manage your portfolio of investments but aren’t sure which one?…
The Prime Directive of Personal Finance
The Pareto principle is often called the 80-20 rule and refers to the idea that 80% of the results come…
6.5 Big Money Decisions You MUST Get Right to Get Rich
If you’re a fan of Greek mythology, you’ve probably heard of the king who was punished for his greed and…
How to invest in yourself
Pandas are pretty much awesome. They live one of the most casual lifestyles. For 14 hours of each day, they…
7 income streams of millionaires: an open discussion of passive income
Have you ever heard the statistic that millionaires have an average of seven streams of income? I tried to find…
Bank of the West New Account Promotions – $250 for Checking
If you're thinking about opening an account at Bank of the West, check out the latest promotions and get free cash to satisfy a few simple conditions!
The 14 Best Places To Sell Used Furniture
Which place is best to sell your used furniture depends on what you want to sell and if you are willing to ship it. If you are selling large household furniture, such as your old couch, local marketplaces like Facebook or OfferUp are probably your best bet. However, if you have high-end specialty items you'll likely need a broader market and have to ship it to the buyer. In this case, you'll want to look into places like Sotheby’s or Chairish.
Best Business Bank Account Promotions (February 2021)
If you need a business bank account, you might want to see if there's one on our list of promotions that will pay you a nice bonus to sign up!
SoFi Promotions – $100 for Money, $50 for Invest, $300 for Loan Refinance
SoFi is a financial services company that offers all kinds of financial products and services. Do you need a bank…
Is a $15 Minimum Wage Too High?
When I was younger, I worked at a Chinese food restaurant for $5 an hour. I was paid under the…
Ultimate Guide to Buying Your First Home
When I was younger, I played a lot of board games with my friends, Monopoly included. Did you know that…
Honey App Review 2021 – How to Use it and What's the Catch
The Honey app automatically finds you the lowest prices and best coupon codes when you shop online. You can also earn free gift cards and it has a price drop watch list to help you find future sales. It's free and works on many of your favorite retailers including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
How to Become a Notary
If you are an adult without a criminal background you likely qualify to become a Notary in your state. Here’s what you need to know about becoming a Notary and how you can use the designation to serve the public and earn some extra cash at the same time.
DiversyFund Review: Investing in Multifamily Real Estate
DiversyFund is a real estate investing platform that focuses on multifamily residential real estate. While there is no management fee, you are still responsible for other common REIT fees such as a developer fee.
FarmTogether Review: Invest in US Farmland
Farmland is an alternative investment that isn't correlated with the stock market. Food never goes out of style. FarmTogether allows accredited investors to buy shares in the LLCs of individual farms, earning money from rent on the land as well as price appreciation when the land sells.
How to Invest in Farmland
When it comes to investing, the two most popular options are the stock market and real estate. Within each, there…
What’s the Difference Between ETFs and Mutual Funds?
While there are similarities betwen ETFs and Mutual Funds, there are also major differences. How they decide what to invest in being the biggest difference. ETFs typically follow an index while Mutual funds are usually actively managed. This means they have different risk profiles and even different tax consequences.
Money Management:
Do You Have a Money Field Manual?
We have two Master documents that outline our finances – Net Worth Spreadsheet and the Money Field Manual. The Net…
Drawing Your Financial Map
At one point, I once had over a dozen checking accounts. I was doing reviews for my previous personal finance…
How to Build A Financial Plan without a Professional Financial Planner
Years ago, I dropped my business card into one of those fishbowls near the front door of a restaurant. You’ve…
How to Organize Your Financial Documents Like the Library of Congress
You probably know that I like to keep things simple. As simple as possible. I also like to keep things…
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