a hackers guide to managing your money
If you’ve ever started a new job, you’re familiar with the process of completing your W-4 form. That’s the IRS document your employer requires you to complete so they can determine the proper amount of income tax to withhold from your pay. Get it right, and you get a nice refund at tax time. But […]
In the identity protection space, LifeLock is practically synonymous with the term. It’s likely that most people who were or are considering purchasing an identity protection system are or have at least considered LifeLock as a contender for the job. And there’s plenty of good reason why. LifeLock is simply one of the most effective […]
Credit Karma is an online credit score service, that enables you to access your credit scores at any time. They’ve been around for a few years, and the service is advertised almost everywhere. But many people don’t bother to sign up, assuming that it’s too good to be true. But is it? Let’s take a […]
As part of my Disney for Free Strategy, I opened up a Starwood Preferred Guest American Express card because they used to offer a massive points promotion bonus. I’ve since banked a lot of points from using the card so I was a little worried when they announced a merger with Marriott – how would […]
CIT Bank is a true online banking platform. It’s a no fee bank, that offers some of the highest interest rates available on savings products, as well as some of the most innovative certificates of deposit (CDs) from any bank. It doesn’t offer checking accounts, credit cards, auto loans, or even IRA accounts, but it […]
FreeTaxUSA is a tax preparation software program that is exactly what the name implies – free. At least it is for filing your federal income tax return. Like many other free tax prep services, they do charge a fee for e-filing state income tax returns. They provide the free version of the program, but you […]
If you want to get ahead financially, save more than you spend, then budgeting is the key. But choosing the right budgeting software can be an agonizing process. How do you know if it’ll work? What tools does it have? Is it easy to use or a pain in the butt? Today, we’re going to […]
Imagine that there’s a professional investment management service that will manage a very small portfolio, and do so at a fraction of what it will cost to hire a traditional human investment manager? What you’ve described is known as a robo-advisor and Betterment was one of the first in the industry. The platform will create […]