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Banking
Which FICO Scores Do Mortgage Lenders Use?
As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve been on a refinancing binge. My wife and I have refinanced our home twice in the last 12 months, and my business partner and I…
How to Open a Business Bank Account Online in 4 Easy Steps
Opening a business bank account online can seem daunting, but it’s a crucial step toward financial clarity and security for your company. With the digital age making banking more accessible,…
19 Best Bank Bonuses and Promotions of March 2024
If you are in the market for a new savings or checking account, signing up for one with a bonus promotion is a great way to earn a little extra…
Best Money Market Accounts Ranked by APY (March 2024)
Some of the best savings rates come from money market accounts. These accounts act like a combination of checking and savings accounts. We track MMA rates and list the best…
Best Savings Accounts Based on APY – Up to 5.35% APY (March 2024)
Online savings accounts are one of the best places to stash your cash. Also called high yield savings accounts, you earn some of the highest available interest rates for a…
The Highest Interest Rates for March 2024
The Federal Reserve last raised interest rates by 0.25% on July 26, 2023. The hike is an effort to help bring inflation down. While higher interest rates are not great…
Apps & Tools
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…
The Best Money Apps for Kids and Teens in 2024
I grew up learning many financial lessons from my parents. Unfortunately, most of these were learned by watching my parents make bad decisions that I was determined not to repeat…
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…
EveryDollar Budget App Review 2024 – Does Dave Ramsey Do It Right?
Creating a budget is a critical step in building a healthy financial profile. Gone are the days of taking out your pencil and calculator and instead, pulling out your phone…
Latest Articles
8 Tax Deductions for Homeowners That Can Save Thousands
I recently took a new job in another state, which caused me to sell my home and find a place to rent. I’ve now been renting for over a year…
Experian Review – Credit Monitoring, Reporting, and Identity Theft Protection
With all of the data breaches in recent years, it’s no surprise that many people are looking for ways to monitor their credit. Not only do you want to watch…
Oportun Review – An App to Automate Your Savings
Can a simple app help you save money painlessly? That’s the goal of the Oportun app. In our Oportun review, we put it to the test to see just how…
A 13-Step Guide on How to Buy Your First Home
By thinking through your individual needs and wants, as well as saving up and positioning your finances, you can successfully get through buying your first home and make the most…
3 Tools to Track Your Net Worth
Recently I received an email from a reader named Mike asking me about some of the tools I use. He specifically wanted to know about Empower and YNAB as tools…
Chase Business Complete Checking Review – $400 Bonus Opportunity
A checking account is like a financial clearinghouse. It serves as the center of your financial life. Any money you make arrives in your checking account and all the money…