Auto Added by WPeMatico
In 2003, I graduated Carnegie Mellon University with about $35,000 in student loan debt. It was a mix of federal mostly subsidized and a small percentage of unsubsidized loans. If my memory is correct, it was mostly Stafford loans with a small Perkins loan mixed in. The interest rate was low and servicing the debt […]
Should College Be Free? Read More »
Earning credit card rewards can be hard work, and redeeming them is a whole ‘nother thing. But take a deep breath. Picking a credit card that works for you instead of costing you starts by determining the true value of the rewards you’re earning. The post How to Determine the Value of Credit Card Rewards
How to Determine the Value of Credit Card Rewards Read More »
Credit card sign-up bonuses can offer you an extra few hundred dollars just for spending normally. And you can likely find one that works for your spending habits. But are they worth it? To figure that out, you need to know how they work and how to evaluate them. The post Are Credit Card Sign-Up
Are Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses Worth It? — Maximize Rewards Read More »
If you’re ready to teach your child about money management, giving your child their own debit card and allowance gets them off to a good start. But there are advantages and disadvantages. The post Opening a Child’s Bank Account (At a Young Age) — Pros & Cons appeared first on Money Crashers. https://www.moneycrashers.com/opening-childs-bank-account-pros-cons/ #financialliteracy #financialfreedom
Opening a Child’s Bank Account (At a Young Age) — Pros & Cons Read More »
Tastytrade is an excellent online brokerage for experienced, active traders, though its lack of support or education makes it inappropriate for everyone else. But even for the semi-pros, it isn’t perfect, so research it well before making it your platform of choice. The post Tastytrade Review — An Online Platform for Active Traders appeared first
Tastytrade Review — An Online Platform for Active Traders Read More »
Most of the articles on this site are geared towards folks who are around the start or mid-point of their working years – partly because that’s my perspective. From time to time, I have folks near or in retirement ask me questions about Social Security. I want to admit right at the front that I’m
Should I Delay Taking Social Security? Read More »
Securing a great savings account interest rate is one of the easiest ways to earn income on your cash deposits. However, with so many banks and savings accounts to choose from, the process can be time-consuming. Raisin is a relatively new savings account platform that can simplify the research process because they partner with FDIC-insured
Raisin (SaveBetter) Review 2023: Is Raisin Legit? Read More »
A gas rewards credit card can help you save at the pump. But maximizing its rewards takes some work. The post Gas Rewards Credit Cards — How to Get the Most Out of Them appeared first on Money Crashers. https://www.moneycrashers.com/gas-rewards-credit-cards-get-most/ #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment
Gas Rewards Credit Cards — How to Get the Most Out of Them Read More »
Your transaction seems to be taking forever to process as the line at the register grows behind you. The terminal emits a loud beep and that dreaded word, “declined,” appears on the screen. Now what? The post Why Was My Credit Card Declined? — Reasons & How to Stop It appeared first on Money Crashers.
Why Was My Credit Card Declined? — Reasons & How to Stop It Read More »
Monzo is a budgeting and banking app. Its savings pots and ability to fully integrate other bank accounts draw lots of interest, but it has some crucial drawbacks that make the company with the signature bright orange debit card the wrong choice for some consumers. The post Monzo Review — The Future of Digital Banking?
Monzo Review — The Future of Digital Banking? Read More »
SaveBetter, known for partnering with smaller regional banks to offer high interest rates on savings, money market, and CD accounts; is “changing” its name to that of its parent company – Raisin. Raisin GmbH is SaveBetter’s parent company. They’ve been operating out of Europe since 1973 and have partnered with ~400 banks across 30 countries.
What Happened to SaveBetter? Read More »
This post will cover the best 5-year CD rates that we know about but I want to add a caveat – I don’t think a 5 year CD at these rates makes a whole lot of sense. We are currently in a rising interest rate environment. The Federal Reserve has been increasing interest rates for
Best 5-Year CD Rates – 4.75% APY (May 2023) Read More »
Discover Compound Real Estate Bonds, a financial technology company offering a high-yield, liquid alternative to traditional savings accounts. The post Compound Real Estate Bonds Review appeared first on Money Crashers. https://www.moneycrashers.com/compound-real-estate-bonds-review/ #financialliteracy #financialfreedom #finance #financialindependence #personalfinance #money #financialeducation #investing #financialplanning #entrepreneur #debtfree #wealth #creditrepair #budgeting #investment #debtfreecommunity #credit #financialadvisor #creditscore #financetips #financialgoals #realestate #debtfreejourney #moneymanagement
Compound Real Estate Bonds Review Read More »
I’ve been following certificates of deposit for a while now. Yes, I’m a weirdo. People love 12-month CDs and 60-month CDs (5 years) because they’re easy to think about. We like the 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month terms because they’re nicely spaced out. Sometimes people will consider a 24-month CD too. But lately banks have been
Why Do Banks Offer “Weird” Term Length CDs? Read More »
Have you ever wondered how much money you should be saving? Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t always as obvious as you might think. Savings rates for individuals and families will vary based on a number of factors. Your income, expenses, where you live, and your personality type all play a role in how
How Much of Your Paycheck Should You Save? Read More »
As an American consumer, you have rights when it comes to your credit. From credit score access to the right to prevent fraud, learn about each right you have under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and how to protect them. The post Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) — Rights You Need to Know appeared first
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) — Rights You Need to Know Read More »
If you’re shopping for your first house or supporting a relative who recently moved abroad, your first wire transfer looms in your near future. That almost certainly means you’re wondering what a wire transfer is. Relax — it’s not as scary as it sounds. The post Wire Transfer Meaning — Domestic & International Money Payments
Wire Transfer Meaning — Domestic & International Money Payments Read More »
When you open a new brokerage account, there’s a good chance they asked you for your risk tolerance. Are you aggressive? Are you conservative? Can you stomach a loss of 10%? 20%? 50%? I believe these are stupid questions because they focus on the wrong things. And I have to believe that brokerages know this!
What Most People Get Wrong About Their Risk Tolerance Read More »
One of the ironies of credit is that it’s hard to establish. Credit card companies won’t give you a card if you don’t have good credit and you can’t build credit unless you get a credit card. To get around this, you forced to use sub-optimal credit cards, like a store branded credit card or
Add a Child as an Authorized User to Build Credit Read More »
Upgrade is a financial technology company that offers banking services through a variety of banking partners. They’re known for their personal loans but they also offer deposit products, like a rewards checking and savings account, as well as credit and debit cards. Checking and savings accounts are provided by FDIC-insured Cross River Bank and their
Upgrade Rewards Checking Bonus – $200 Cash Read More »
