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The Highest Interest Rates for April 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…
Best IRA CD Rates for April 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
What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and How Does it Work?
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that can be used to pay for medical care if you have an HSA-eligible plan, or a high-deductible healthcare plan (HDHP). You’ve probably…
The 6 Best Personal Loans and Offers of 2024
Not too long ago there was one option for those needing a personal loan–the local bank. The application process was long and tedious. It was difficult and time-consuming to compare…
5 Simple Ways to Get Out of Debt
I’m not a huge Dave Ramsey fan. I’ve listened to his show from time to time and read his books. He can be entertaining, and he has helped a lot…
6 Best Banks for International Travel
Traveling internationally is a lot of fun. Heck, I got married in St. Lucia. And if you have the right bank, you’ll enjoy many perks while globetrotting. In this article,…
Experian Boost Review – Improve Your FICO Credit Score for Free
Boosting your credit score often requires months or even years of near-perfect financial behavior and decisions. This proves to be difficult for most people, and they remain stuck in the…
The Debt Avalanche vs. The Debt Snowball
The debt avalanche is the fastest and cheapest way to pay off your debts. But is it always the best way? Sometimes the debt snowball may be better. In this…