Strategies & tactics to get ahead financially & in life
If you’re planning on traveling outside the country in the next few months, you’ll need to obtain a passport. It’s a fairly complicated process, and generally takes several weeks (or longer) to complete. Even if you’re not planning on international travel in the foreseeable future, it’s always a good idea to have a passport anyway. […]
Giving your kid regular spending money can be a pain. You don’t have cash when you need it and you don’t really want your child walking around with a $20 bill in their pocket. Greenlight has solved this problem with their debit card for kids. You can make instant transfers from your checking account to […]
Surprisingly, 78% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. If you’re one of them, there’s no point agonizing over it – do something about it instead. You Need a Budget, more commonly known simply as YNAB, can help you get there. Not only will it help you master the fine art of budgeting, but it will also enable […]
Simplifi by Quicken aggregates all your personal finances into one tool. It allows you to set up a spending plan, see upcoming bills, set goals, and see all your bank account and loan balances. And since it’s a paid service you’ll get an ad-free experience It’s a brand-new service and is still working out some […]
If you’re an experienced investor looking for a simple trading platform that charges no fees, Webull may be the broker you been looking for. It’s available in both web and mobile apps and enables you to trade stocks, options, and exchange-traded funds commission-free. The platform even accommodates day trading. And right now, they are offering […]
How would you like to bank with a financial institution where you’re a member and not a customer? That’s what you’ll be if you open an account with Alliant Credit Union. They pay some of the highest rates in the country under deposit products and offer most financing you’re likely to need. Who is Alliant […]
There are dozens of budgeting apps available today to help just about anyone get better control of their finances. Two of the most popular are Mint and You Need a Budget (YNAB). While both have budgeting at the core of their programs, each approach it a little bit differently. When it comes to budgeting, the […]
Radius Bank doesn’t offer the absolute highest interest rates but they do come close to matching the highest paying online banks in the country while offering more services than most. Many online banks specialize in highjust -yield deposit accounts, Radius Bank offers the kinds of bank services you will find at a local brick-and-mortar bank. […]
While there’s a lot of discussion about health insurance these days, another type of insurance that’s becoming increasingly important is long-term care insurance. Many may wonder if they need to buy long-term care insurance. Let’s look at the facts, then consider the options. Why You May Need Long-term Care Insurance Ironically, one of the reasons […]
If you’re looking for a budgeting app, and one that does it better than just about any other, PocketSmith deserves a closer look. It doesn’t offer some of the add-on features that other budgeting software does (like investment management tools), but it’s comprehensive on the budgeting side. It enables you to forecast future account values […]