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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?”…
23 Best Bank Bonuses and Promotions of April 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…
The 10 Best Online Banks – April 2024
With more online banks available now than ever before, finding the best online bank has never been easier. In this article, we’ll explain how online banks work, whether or not…
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…
Best Bonuses for Business Checking Accounts in 2024
Business owners know that every dollar counts. Now that you have some cash flow, your deposits and expenses mustn’t get mixed up with your personal expenditures. A separate business checking…
Apps & Tools
GoHenry Review – An Easy Way to Teach Kids About Finances
If you’ve been struggling to teach your children and teenagers about money, GoHenry is a resource that can help you do so. It covers everything from earning money to budgeting,…
The 10 Best Mint Alternatives for 2024
Mint.com has been a good budgeting tool. I have used it myself from time to time. Unfortunately, however, Mint.com has closed for good, and the transition for users to CreditKarma…
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…
Latest Articles
Synchrony Bank Review
Synchrony Bank is a newcomer to the online banking market, and it offers an interesting blend of old-fashioned and high-tech banking. Like many online banks, it runs on a lightweight…
6 Tools to Find Promo Codes for Just About Anything
You can save money on nearly anything with promo codes. Luckily, with the power of the internet, it’s now possible to quickly find promo codes for just about anything you…
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Retire Before Mom and Dad – Book Review
I met Rob Berger for the first time just last year. He was winding down his work on Dough Roller, the website he built from the ground up in 2007,…
ChexSystems: The Banks’ Secret WatchDog is Watching You
Have you ever been turned down for a checking account? While denials are more common when applying for credit, you can also be declined when applying for a bank account…
Online vs. Traditional Banking: Which is Better?
According to credit behemoth Discover, 82% of U.S. customers used online banking in the last 30 days. But they aren’t just using a standalone computer for their banking needs; they’re…