Did you hear about how Maine recently passed a bill banning internet providers from selling your data without your consent? Your data is valuable. And you’ve probably heard many stories in the news about how your data is being sold for big money by search engines and the social media. While in many states there’s […]
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World Nomads Travel Insurance Review: Should You Buy It From Them?
In a recent article, I went over a few of the best travel insurance companies. I also chose World Nomads as our top pick because it offers the most flexibility in terms of coverage for adventure activities, price, and the fact that they aren’t just a corporate company, but are run by travelers themselves. All […]
How Much Does a U.S. Passport Cost?
If you want to travel outside the United States, you’re going to need a U.S. Passport from the U.S. Department of State. According to the State Department, over 21 million passports were issued last year (and 2017). Overall, there are 137.5 million passport holders out there. Some are traveling the world. Others are collecting dust. […]
Chase Freedom Bonus Cashback Calendar for 2019
The Chase Freedom card is popular because it’s a very accessible cash back bonus card. There’s no annual fee and you get a $150 bonus after just $500 on purchases in the first three months – an amount many can achieve without difficulty. With the Chase Freedom Card, you need to activate the bonus cash […]
How to File a Settlement Claim from the Equifax Data Breach
Do you remember the Equifax data breach back in September of 2017? It turns out that we’ve reached a point that folks are talking about settlement. They’ve agreed to a global settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the states. If you were affected, you are part of the class […]
How to Fix & Avoid Common Great Lakes Student Loan Servicing Problems
We hear much about the size of student loans as a major problem. But right behind loan amounts are servicing problems. Once a student loan goes into repayment status, the graduate is left dealing with a matrix of rules and servicing problems. Part of the issue is that federal student loans are serviced by a […]
Quick Look at Betterment Everyday’s Checking and Savings Account
Betterment is one of the oldest and most well-known roboadvisors. If you want to invest in the stock market and don’t want to do it yourself, roboadvisors offer a strong alternative. One of the common knocks against roboadvisors was what they did with the cash in your account. Charles Schwab’s Intelligent Portfolios took some heat […]
30+ Baby Freebies for New and Expecting Parents
Are you starting your family or adding some cuteness to your current household? Congratulations! After having my third baby girl last year, I can say for certain that babies are expensive. While I think they are worth every penny, I still try to save as much money as possible on diapers, wipes, and formula. One […]
CLEAR vs. TSA Precheck: Which Is Better?
I love living so close to BWI Airport. It’s about a twenty-minute drive from our house and after I got TSA PreCheck, I know I can be through security in about ten minutes. I don’t fly a lot, maybe a dozen times a year, but I’m always thankful to have PreCheck. The TSA PreCheck at […]
How to Rent a Porta-Potty
If you’ve ever considered holding a big outdoor event, chances are you’ve considered porta potty rentals. It’s not a glamorous idea to research but it’s a very necessary one. If you don’t have enough porta-potties, your event will be a disaster. It doesn’t matter if you have U2, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and AC/DC […]
Best Free VPNs: How to Secure Your Internet Traffic for Less
I’m fairly serious about security when it comes to our computers, devices, and online accounts. I’m not super strict but I never connect to insecure networks and I never log into accounts when I’m on an unfamiliar network. I never understand when people log into their bank accounts from a computer sitting in the “Business […]