Wondering if Survey Junkie is legit or a scam? When I first heard about it, I had the same thoughts. There are a lot of survey companies out there and some of them aren’t worth your time. Others are. If you’re like me, I bet the name threw you off. But when I dug a […]
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How to Get Global Entry or TSA PreCheck for Free
We have three young kids so we don’t fly a lot. But when I do, maaaaan, I love TSA PreCheck. A few years ago, my lovely wife signed me up up for TSA PreCheck and it’s been awesome. It’s available at most busy airports and it lets you skip the main TSA checkpoint lines. It’s […]
LifeLock Review – Why You May Need It More Than Ever
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 […]
9 Tax Secrets of the Rich They Don’t Teach You Anywhere
When people talk about tax loopholes and other shenanigans, it’s usually very small or illegal. We don’t want to waste time doing anything small… and we want to avoid anything illegal. We definitely want to avoid anything illegal. Taxes are a pretty easy game to understand. There are just two pieces to this vexing puzzle […]
100,000-Point Club: Travel Credit Cards with Six-Figure Signup Bonuses
We’ve curated a list of the best sign-up bonus rewards for credit cards. I remember a time when the best sign up bonuses were 50,000 points. Whether it was miles, points, or some other reward – fifty thousand was the gold standard. The regular cards offered like twenty or thirty, while the best ones offered […]
5 Critical Numbers You Need to Know to Succeed Financially
We tend to remember numbers that are important to us. Everyone knows how much they weigh. If you were so forward as to ask, the person might say that they don’t know or don’t remember, but they know. We remember numbers that are important to us. Ask someone for their credit score and unless they […]
RealtyMogul Review: Real Estate Investing for All Investors
Real estate investing is often seen as one of the most reliable ways of growing and accumulating wealth but investing in individual properties was never appealing. It takes a lot of time to research and vet individual properties. It requires a lot of domain expertise that I don’t have, like how to evaluate the various […]
When is the best time to buy a car?
I love “behind the scenes” of any business. It could be something as mundane as a laundromat, I eat that stuff up. One of my favorite “behind the scenes” episodes of any program was one titled 129 Cars on This American Life. In 2013, This American Life goes to a car dealership in Levittown, NY […]
Credit Karma Review: Is It Legit or Scam?
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 […]
Is Verizon Up Worth It? (formerly Verizon Smart Rewards)
By pure chance, we get television, internet, and wireless cell phone service through one company – Verizon. For TV and internet, we don’t have a choice. We live in a slightly remote area and the only cable line that runs to our house is from Verizon. I know this because due to construction in our […]
Average Credit Score in America: It’s Higher Than You Think!
When you run your own business, there’s a surprising level of trust involved. You trust that the customers who enter your store don’t slip a few items into their pocket and walk out. You trust that the person paying you with a credit card didn’t steal it from someone. You trust that the agreements you […]