Investing in the stock market can be intimidating. If you’ve stuck with mutual funds, you’ve never had to wade into all the different ways to buy and sell shares of stock. There IS a wrong way to do it and today I hope I can show you the different types of stock orders and which […]
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Huntington Bank Promotions: $150, $200 Cash for New Checking Accounts (September 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. Huntington Bank does not have any active promotions right […]
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 […]
10 Surprising Investing Facts You Must Know to Retire Rich
We have all heard the phrase “time in the market trumps timing the market.” That phrase simply means that timing the market is a fool’s errand. You cannot win. It’s far more important to be invested in the market and stay invested in the market. You only start touching your investments when you need to […]
How to Get Free IRS Audit Defense Protection
When I started working in 2003, I did all my own taxes with Turbotax. My tax situation was simple, I could use the free edition, and it took all of about an hour to complete. I did that for years until I ran my business and needed to hire a bookkeeper and an accountant. Now, […]
How to Get Preapproved for a Chase Credit Card
Chase has some of the best credit cards on the market right now. But there’s just one catch – you need to have pretty good credit. Technically, you need good or excellent credit to get it. Experian says a good credit score is a credit score above 700. An excellent credit score is when your […]
Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature Card: Get Unlimited 2% Cashback + $100 Bonus
When you think of Fidelity, you probably think of their mutual funds and brokerage. But what if I told you they also offered a Visa Signature credit that gives unlimited 2% cash back, has no annual fee, and also a $100 bonus when you spend $1,000 in the first 90 days? They do and it’s […]
NBKC Bank: High Interest Bank Account with No Minimums, Fees
Banks are boring. You deposit money, it earns a little bit of interest (if you pick an online bank), and hopefully, you don’t lose it all because of fees. (We all remember the debacle of banks re-ordering transactions to maximize overdraft fees!) More and more banks are now going the route of being good financial […]
Best Place to Get Cheap Passport Photos (Near Me)
We love to travel. Even with three kids, we enjoy being able to take them on trips that introduce them to other countries, cultures, and ways of life. Our kids are still young so most of our travel is within the United States. Our nation is vast and full of amazing things to see, so […]
Best Cash Back Credit Cards (September 2019)
If you’re looking for a new cash back credit card, you’re in the right place. When it comes to the perks of a credit card, cash back is king. Years ago, 1% was the standard offer. As competition has intensified, you’re now seeing more and more cards that offer 1.5% cash back on all purchases […]
14 Jobs That Make $70,000+ & Don’t Require a College Degree
There’s this myth where you need a degree to be able to earn a decent income. Not true at all. Yup, these are good ol’ 9 to 5 jobs and will nab you at least $70,000 per year. Intrigued? Read on to find out what these jobs are, what they entail and how you can […]