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One of the first online bank accounts I ever opened was ING Direct. ING Direct was the online bank of…

Every few weeks, someone emails me asking for the best short-term investment. They’re usually saving for their first home and…

The best things in life are free, right? Too often we hear the word “frugal” and immediately think “deprivation.” Or…

When I started investing, I eased into it very gently. I didn’t trust the stock market. I was comfortable with…

I use Empower Personal Dashboard on a monthly basis to collect my net worth information. I’ve been at it for…

Do you like free food? And it's nowhere near your birthday? If you have a smartphone and are willing to…

American Express (AMEX) is best known for its credit cards but they do much much more. Credit cards are where…

I love Vanguard. The bulk of my investments are there, minus a few dividend growth stocks I hold in an…

When I started my business years ago, I thought the responsible business-y thing to do was to get a post…

I know it’s hard to think about the flu when we have Covid but the flu is still around us…

Have you wondered if an AARP membership was worth it? It's extremely cheap and anyone can join, but should they? We break down the benefits to help you decide.

FreeTaxUSA is a tax preparation software program that is exactly what the name implies – free. It’s free to file…