When I first started working, I remember the HR director ask me for a “voided check.” It sounds silly when I think back on it because the answer is right in the name. But at the time, it confused me so I asked him – it’s just a personal check except I write “VOID” on […]
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CityPASS Review: Is CityPASS Worth It?
Large cities are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s easy to see why – they offer the best combination of attractions, experiences and diversity of all destinations, and all conveniently located in one relatively small space. In certain cities, it’s even possible to take in several attractions and events in the […]
Should You Buy Jewelry from James Allen?
When I proposed to my wife, Blue Nile was in its infancy. The idea that you could shop online and thousands on a product, any product, was sheer lunacy. But today? It’s common. It’s completely safe and totally expected that you’d buy online because you can get a better price, better service, and add-ons you […]
stREITwise Review: Value Investing in Commercial Real Estate for Small Investors
Would you take advantage of a high-yield investment in commercial real estate if you could get in for as little as $1,000? You can by investing in the stREITwise REIT. The trust is currently paying an annualized dividend of 10%, plus the opportunity to participate in capital appreciation of the underlying properties. The investment is […]
How to Opt Out of Chase’s Binding Arbitration Clause (with template letter!)
Did you hear the news that Chase has added a forced arbitration clause to some of their credit cards? I first read about it in a Fast Company article by Cale Weissman and the first group to get this notification were Chase Slate credit card holders: According to Chase, the new agreement includes a new […]
What is a Certified Check?
The first time I’d ever heard about a certified check was when we bought our first house. We were supposed to bring a certain amount to the closing table and it had to be a certified check. And to get that check, I had to visit my bank. I hated going to the bank. For […]
7 income streams of millionaires: an open discussion of passive income
Have you ever heard the statistic that millionaires have an average of seven streams of income? I tried to find the survey, report, or some official repeating that statistic but was unsuccessful. That said, seven sounds good to me. More importantly, how do we get them? What spurred this blog post was an idea put […]
The 10 Best Online Life Insurance Companies
Like just about every other financial product you can buy, the life insurance industry has gone digital. It’s now possible to apply for a policy and complete the entire process online, without ever speaking to a live individual. As a former financial planner that sold life insurance the “old-fashioned way” I’m impressed and amazed how […]
Wealthsimple Review: Canada’s Leading Robo-Advisor
If you’re looking for a robo-advisor for your investment portfolio, Wealthsimple offers some unique features that you may find attractive. Like most robo-advisors, Wealthsimple asks its customers questions to determine their risk appetite and then automatically spreads their money across low-cost investments, typically ETFs. The best part about robo-advisory services is that they’re known for […]
Huntington Bank Promotions: $150, $200 Cash for New Checking Accounts (August 2019)
Do you want to open an account at Huntington National Bank and want to know if they have any promotions going on? You’re in the right place! We have partnered with Huntington Bank to make sure we list all the new account promotions they have available. Right now, they have two cash offers for new […]
Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
When I started working full-time, one of my first big purchases was a four-day cruise to the Western Caribbean out of Miami. My girlfriend, now my lovely wife, urged me to get travel insurance and I obliged. It was cheap, we never needed it, but it gave her peace of mind. I felt like it […]