Saturday, 4 May 2024
When you feel crushed by the insurmountable debt; filing for chapter 7 or chapter 13 may seem like a last resort. Even though filing for bankruptcy is at times the only way to get rid of debt, the ghost of the bankruptcy past may continue to haunt you for 10 […]
Joni Sweet iStock Maintaining bank accounts is a bit like juggling. When you have just the right number, everything’s seamless. But add one too many, and it all comes crashing down. The trick is to find that sweet spot: How many balls… or in this case, bank accounts should you […]
Alli Romano iStock When you need a place to stash your cash, a bank or credit union is a reliable choice. A bank account will give you access to important services, including checks, a debit card and online banking, as well as the opportunity to take out loans or earn […]
Lauren Perez It’s easy to stick with the same bank your whole life. If you’re not rate-chasing for the best deals out there, all you really need from an account is convenient access to your money to get by each day. At least that way, you get to avoid the […]
John Csiszar Acorns Spend is the third product offered by popular micro-investing tool Acorns. Spend is a checking account integrated with the firm’s two existing products, Acorns Core and Acorns Later. Combined, the three products are designed to get people saving and investing on an automatic basis. Acorns Spend has […]
Renee Morad iStock <![CDATA[/**//*]]]]>*/]]> There are many decisions to make when you decide to open a new bank account, ranging from which financial institution to work with, to whether you want features like an intuitive mobile app. But perhaps the most important decision to begin with is whether you would […]
Ever wondered why personal finance and life’s general wisdom have so much in common? If you look at the personal finance advice on the internet today, you will notice that the essence of all such pieces on the internet doesn’t seem like an extraterrestrial entity. In fact, they all appear […]
Sage Evans Be prepared for the unexpected with a rainy day fund. Life is unpredictable, which is why a rainy day fund is one of the most important components of a sound financial foundation. Even the most prepared, organized people can be caught off guard and put into a difficult […]
Anna Davies iStock Whether you want to actively buy and sell stocks, open a Roth IRA, or just explore different investing strategies, you’ve probably come across some recommendations and reviews of brokerages. But what is a brokerage? How does a broker work for you and your money, and what should […]
John Csiszar The strength of the PayPal Prepaid Mastercard lies in its connection with its parent company, PayPal. One of the innovators in online money transfers, PayPal’s prepaid card can link up directly with a PayPal account to provide instant access to funds. Beyond that feature, which can be a […]
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