Laurie Blank

34 Best Jobs for 15-Year-Olds

Are you a young teenager searching for a job or a parent ready for your teen to start making some money? To help you think of job ideas, I've compiled the following list of jobs for 15-year-olds. Find out which companies are willing to hire kids as young as 15. Some of the names listed here might surprise you.

Best Jobs for 14-Year-Olds: 21 Jobs for Younger Teenagers

Believe it or not, many companies hire kids as young as fourteen. In addition, there are plenty of side hustles 14-year-olds can start on their own. If you're a young teen, or the parent of a teen looking for a job, I've compiled a list of 21 top jobs for 14-year-olds.

How to Remove Hard Inquiries from Your Credit Report

Anytime you apply for a new credit product, the lender submits what's known as a hard inquiry to the credit bureau. But too many hard inquiries can negatively impact your credit score. Unfortunately, the problem can be compounded by unauthorized or fraudulent hard inquiries. Thankfully, there is a way to have some hard inquiries removed from your credit history.

50 Best Gifts for $50 and Under

One of the more challenging aspects of the holiday season is finding the perfect gift ideas for our family members, co-workers, and friends. It can be even harder if you're shopping on a budget. To aid you in your search, here is our list of the 50 best gifts you can buy for under $50.

Best Cash Back Debit Cards 2024: Earn Rewards without a Credit Card

It’s always a nice perk to earn cash back on purchases. But for years, cash back rewards were limited to credit cards. Nowadays, cash back debit cards offer the same benefits as cash back credit cards, without the risk of taking on high-interest debt. Here is our list of the best cash back debit cards.

How Do Credit Builder Services Work and Are They Legit? 

If you struggle with poor credit or are new to credit, you may have heard of credit builder services as a way to improve your credit score. In this article, I explain how credit builder services work, share some examples of companies to consider, and some credit builder alternatives.

What Is a Side Hustle Stack and How Can it Help You?

If you’re a fan of side hustling, you'll be interested in the side hustle stack. A side hustle stack can change your income from good to great to bring on “early retirement!” In this article, I'll show you how to create the perfect side hustle stack, one that aligns with your specific financial goals and your desired lifestyle.

How ATM Withdrawal Limits Work: What You Need to Know

When you open an account with a new bank, you want to know your ATM and debit card limits. After all, no one wants to discover that they've exceeded their debit card limit when trying to pay for a cart full of groceries. Here are the bank card limits from several major banks.

What is Affirm? Buy Now Pay Later Loans

Affirm has become one of the biggest players in the Buy Now, Pay Later loan space. While BNPL loans like Affirm serve a purpose, they are fraught with potential pitfalls. In this article, I explain how companies like Affirm work and whether or not BNPL loans, in general, are a smart choice.  

How to Pay Rent With a Credit Card

People use their credit cards to pay for many things, but you might be surprised to learn that you can pay your monthly rent with your credit card. In this article, I'll share different ways to pay rent with your credit card. I'll explain when it might be worthwhile and when it's not.

HMBradley Review: Is HMBradley a Good Bank?

Neobanks and financial technology companies (fintechs) are becoming increasingly popular by making banking easier and more accessible for a broader audience of consumers. In this HMBradley review, I'll cover everything you need to know, so you can decide if you should take advantage of HM Bradley’s banking benefits. 

30 Unique Gift Ideas for Someone Who Has Everything

It’s fun to give gifts to those you love. But what do you get for someone who doesn’t seem to need anything? In this post, I'm sharing unique gift ideas that will be a hit for anyone on your list. There’s something here for everyone, no matter what their age is or interests are.

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