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What if I told you that a bank would give you $200 just to open an online checking account? Banks are competing with one another for your business, especially during these turbulent times, and they are willing to give hundreds of dollars for you to switch to their bank as your primary bank. BBVA USA […]
When I was a kid, I thought income was income was income. If you get paid for something, it’s “income.” It wasn’t until I got older that I started learning that there are different types of income; with each getting its own special tax treatment. It’s important to understand this because it can impact how […]
PNC Bank (FDIC #6384) is a National Bank with over 2,300 locations spread out across the nation. If you look at PNC Bank’s history, the bank traces its origins back to 1852. In 1852, Pittsburgh National Bank, itself a subsidiary of Pittsburgh National Corporation, opened for business. Over the years, it would merge and acquire […]
Do you know the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction? If so, you may be in the minority compared to most Americans because one of the biggest misunderstandings about taxes is the idea of a tax credit vs. a tax deduction. They both put your money in your pocket but in vastly […]
Ratings are everywhere but when it comes investments, none have the cachet and history of Morningstar ratings. Go to any mutual fund and chances are, if they have a good rating, they will tell you what their Morningstar rating is! For example, Thrivent lists Morningstar ratings of their funds on the Fund Details page for […]
If you’ve been thinking about opening an account with Ally Invest, this review is for you. I’ve been using Ally Invest as my primary stock brokerage for years. I started with TradeKing, stayed on during the acquisition, and have held a sizable portion of my investments with Ally Invest. I’m a fan because they offer […]
Are you in the market for a new or new-to-you car? If so, you’ve probably wondered “How much car can I afford?” While your local car dealership might be happy to tell you the sky’s the limit regarding your car purchase, your personal budget might be telling you a different story. Spending more than you […]
A few years ago*, I purchased (invested in?) a few Series I Savings Bonds. It wasn’t a significant sum but I wanted to see what it was like. Series I Savings Bonds are inflation-adjusted savings bonds that have a fixed interest rate and an inflation rate that is adjusted twice a year, in May and […]
When I was in college, one of the best ways to “make money on the Internet” was to install a toolbar that showed you ads while you surfed the web. It was called AllAdvantage and as a poor college kid, it was a fantastic way to make money. We just left our computers on, installed […]
No! I’m willing to bet that on more than one vacation, someone has come up to you and offered you something free to sit in on a timeshare sales pitch. If you ever wondered what that experience was like, today is your lucky day! I sat in one of these when I was fresh out […]