Did you know that you can buy notes from car financing companies? Toyota, GM, Mercedes, and more will take your money and offer you yield comparable to online savings accounts - but are they worth it? We break it down.
If you have spent time looking for a new bank you have undoubtedly seen multiple ads for online checking and savings accounts. But what is a neobank, and what can it do for you? This article answers those questions and explains how neobanks work and how they are different from traditional banks.
Learn about the Secure Act 2.0, a proposed piece of legislation that aims to improve retirement security for Americans. Find out what changes are being proposed and how they could impact you.
Blooom pioneered independent retirement portfolio reviews and automatic rebalancing. They helped subscribers optimize their potential returns based on their investment goals and risk tolerance. Sadly, Blooom shut down in November 2022, leaving members with the challenge of finding another managed 401k service. If you're still looking for a Blooom replacement, I've compiled the following list of Blooom alternatives.
Are you an accredited investor looking to add greater diversification to your portfolio and potentially get higher returns? If so, we’ve compiled a list of the ten best investment opportunities for accredited investors. Some are available to non-accredited investors, so read on even if you’re not yet accredited.
Anytime you apply for a new credit product, the lender submits what's known as a hard inquiry to the credit bureau. But too many hard inquiries can negatively impact your credit score. Unfortunately, the problem can be compounded by unauthorized or fraudulent hard inquiries. Thankfully, there is a way to have some hard inquiries removed from your credit history.
It might surprise you to learn that when the stock market goes down, there are people who make money. Learn who wins when the rest of us investors lose!
One of the more challenging aspects of the holiday season is finding the perfect gift ideas for our family members, co-workers, and friends. It can be even harder if you're shopping on a budget. To aid you in your search, here is our list of the 50 best gifts you can buy for under $50.
The Federal Reserve is responsible for monetary policy and setting interest rates, but how does that impact you and your savings? See how the Fed rate is related to your bank's interest rates.
Certificates of deposit are a reliable way to earn a higher rate of interest and the 12-month term is a sweet spot for a higher rate but shorter term. This way you can get yield without locking up your funds for a long period of time.
For years, Mvelopes has been one of the more popular envelope budgeting apps. Sadly, the company is closing down permanently on December 29, 2022, after 21 years of service. To help you in your search for a new budgeting app, here is a list of seven Mvelopes alternatives.
If you're going to opening a new bank account, you're probably considering a national bank with a huge geographic reach. We look at the best national banks in the United States, which ones offer big ne account bonuses, compare their size, satisfaction, and interest rates to find the best one for you.
