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Making a decision can be difficult, especially one that you consider a life-changing decision. Here is how I approached these points in my life.

One of the most popular methods for investing in the stock market is through the S&P 500 Index. Investment advisors frequently recommend it as the primary choice for the stock portion of a typical investor’s portfolio. But how does the S&P 500 work, and what's the best way to buy the index? Learn more.

Two of the most popular credit card families are AMEX and Chase, and both are known for their reward points. But which is the better of the two? To find out, I've compared the two credit card giants using five criteria. It was a close race, but I did manage to come up with a winner.

There are two traditional ways to build credit - make payments on a credit card, or loan. But neither of these options build credit without debt. So if you don’t feel like buying something you don’t need right now, a credit builder loan lets you receive your loan proceeds back at the end of the repayment term.

With interest rates rising, many investors want to take advantage of the highest deposit rates they’ve seen in years. A no-penalty CD lets you withdraw some or all your funds from the certificate before the maturity date without paying the penalty. Here are the best no-penalty CD rates currently available.

I’ve been tracking our net worth like a weirdo since I started working in 2003. That’s nearly 20 years of…

Designed to help you build credit, the Indigo Platinum Mastercard discloses your annual fee and APR before you apply. And unlike a secured credit card, you won't have to contribute a security deposit. In this Indigo Platinum Mastercard review, I cover the card's features, including the positives and negatives, and share some Indigo Mastercard alternatives.

There are many personal finance apps with tools designed to help you recover your footing and build a stronger financial future. One such app is Brigit. In this Brigit Review, I’ll cover their various products and services, share some pros and cons, and let you know who Brigit is best suited for.

Kikoff offers a simple $500 line of credit with a $2 monthly payment that allows you to build credit effortlessly by establishing a regular payment history that reports to the major credit bureaus. This Kikoff review shows how this tool can help improve your credit score and if it’s worth using.

Alliant Credit Union is an online credit union (100% digital) that anyone can join. They offer a bonus on their savings account that is easy to obtain with no annoying fees.

Solitaire is a fast-paced card game that’s easy to learn and play by yourself. It can also be an exciting way to win cash prizes if you’re looking to upgrade your grandma’s favorite computer Solitaire game. This Solitaire Cash review covers how this app can help you make money from your phone by playing this timeless card game.

If you’re like many would-be real estate investors, you may be stuck watching the action from the sidelines. But a real estate crowdfunding platform, Arrived Homes, provides the ability to invest for as little as $100. If you’ve been looking to diversify your portfolio out of paper investments and into “hard assets,” Arrived Homes might be worth considering.