If you pull up just about any list of the top tax preparation software programs available, there’s a good chance that TaxSlayer will be on the list. Not only is it one of the most popular tax preparation software programs available, but it’s also one of the least expensive. Their plans are also easy to…
As a rule, taking a cash advance against your credit card is not the best way to get cash on short notice. Nearly all lending institutions charge a combination of high fees and high-interest rates on cash advances. It’s a practice best avoided unless it’s absolutely necessary. But if you occasionally need to take advantage…
As an online bank, LendingClub Bank’s consumer checking, savings, and CD accounts can be opened online. It’s easy to apply and takes less than five minutes. What is LendingClub Bank? Based in Boston, Massachusetts, LendingClub Bank is an online, digital bank providing personal and business banking services to consumers throughout the U.S. Founded in 1987,…
If you’ve been having difficulty getting a credit card, or getting any kind of credit at all to help you build or rebuild your credit, you may get help from the . It’s designed specifically for consumers who have no credit, limited credit, or even bad credit–they don’t even impose a minimum credit score requirement….
Update – This offer is now EXPIRED. Chase Sapphire Checking is Chase’s newest premium checking account, and it’s chock full of benefits coming from all directions. If you have at least $75,000 to transfer to a combination of Chase accounts, you can take advantage of what is effectively free checking, as well as no-fee and…
About LifeLock LifeLock is an identity theft protection service that was founded in 2005 and is based in Tempe, Arizona. The company has over 5 million members, and generally receives high marks for its service from nearly all sources. LifeLock keeps watch on your identity, including your credit, bank accounts, public records, and any personal…
The stock market may be on a nine-year bull run, but few would argue that traditional bank account interest rates are deep in the basement. Most pay only a fraction of 1%. If you take inflation into account, you’re losing money keeping your funds in a traditional bank. For that reason, its become practically a…
If you are planning on early retirement, one of your biggest concerns is probably how you will be able to survive in the retirement years before you turn 59 1/2. Like most people, the vast majority of your savings and investments are probably in tax-sheltered retirement plans. Of course, you will also have to pay…
As robo-advisors are sweeping across the investment universe, large investment brokers are adding their own versions. Charles Schwab has decided to put their hat into the ring, too, with its Intelligent Portfolios. This is an interesting development, considering that Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. pioneered the discount brokerage concept. Of course, it was originally tailor-made…