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The Highest Interest Rates for 2024
The Federal Reserve last lowered interest rates by 0.50% on September 18, 2024. Lower interest rates are great for borrowers, but not for savers. If you’re in search of the…
Best IRA CD Rates for September 2024
I recently learned that my father has decided to cash out his UPS pension. The immediate question from my dad was, “How do I avoid paying taxes on this thing?”…
Best Student Checking Accounts and Banking Options
If you held a part-time job in high school, you may have a bank account or even a credit card in your name. But if you didn’t work — maybe…
11 Best Free Checking Accounts
With the revolt against bank fees in the news, I thought it was a good time to highlight some free checking account options. The great thing about online banks is…
The 8 Best Savings Accounts for College Students in 2024
Saving money in college is tough when you’re not employed or working part-time. But it’s not impossible to do, and it may be just the time to strike with rising…
The Best 3-Month CD Rates (April 2024)
A 3-month CD may be ideal for those with short-term cash needs. It may also be suited for those who do not want to take on the risk that interest…
Apps & Tools
7 Best Money-Saving Apps for College Students in 2024
Living on a shoestring budget is a common challenge for college students. But you can help your financial situation by choosing one of the best money-saving apps for college students…
Wally App Review 2024 – Creating a Budget with AI
Wally GPT bills itself as “The World’s 1st AI-Powered Personal Finance App.” Is Wally simply cashing in on AI mania? Does AI even make for a better personal finance app?…
Buxfer Review 2024 – The Most Comprehensive Budgeting App
Buxfer is a budgeting app that claims to help you take control of your financial future. Is that true, or is it just a marketing spin? You can answer that…
PocketGuard App Review 2024 – Know What’s in Your Pocket at All Times
There are plenty of budgeting services and apps to choose from. One well worth considering is PocketGuard. It’s an app that tracks your spending, helps you budget for expenses, and…
Monarch Money Review 2024 – An App That Makes Budgeting Easy
Today, you’ll find plenty of budgeting and finance apps on the market, some of them free. If you’ve been struggling to get control of your budget, a good budgeting app…
Self Review 2024 – A Low-Cost Way of Building Credit
Have you been unable to get a credit card or a loan because of bad or no credit? Credit builder loans are a way to get around that problem. You…
Latest Articles
5 Best Personal Loans for Bad Credit (FICO Score Under 580)
Bad credit affects people from all walks of life. A low credit score may result from expensive medical treatments, career setbacks, or improper financial management. Whatever your case, if you…
Chime Credit Builder Review – A No-Fee Secured Card That Can Improve Your Credit
There are a growing number of credit builder loans and credit builder credit cards available on the market today. But how many come with a 0% APR and no fees?…
8 Best Apps to Build Your Credit Score of 2024
Good credit is essential to your financial health. However, building credit can be challenging. Luckily, there are some excellent credit-building apps out there to help you do just that. We…
Bluevine Review – Small Business Banking Without a Monthly Fee
BlueVine is an online business bank that offers more than most of its competitors. On top of its business checking account, which has many valuable features, it offers financing to business…
5 Places To Stash Your Cash When Saving for a Down Payment
Saving for a down payment to buy a home is both exciting and overwhelming. When my wife and I were saving to buy our first home, I thought we’d never…
How to Build Credit The Smart and Easy Way
It’s official. Credit scores are the most confusing aspect of personal finance. The FICO formula largely remains a mystery. And don’t get me started on the multiple versions of credit…