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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
Is Online Banking Safe?
I’ve banked online for years. First, my brick-and-mortar bank went online. Then I opened several accounts with online banks that don’t have branches. My guess is you bank online, too…
The 5 Best Game Apps That Pay Money
Are you looking for ways to accelerate your side hustle savings? With game apps that pay real money, it’s possible. From Swagbucks and MyPoints to Mistplay, Publishers Clearing House, Long…
Business Checking Accounts That Don’t Use ChexSystems
When you start or want to take your small business more seriously, it can feel like a slog to set up the logistics such as filing paperwork and setting up…
Azlo vs. Novo vs. Bluevine: Which is the Best Online Business Bank?
The banking universe is expanding, at least online. In the fintech space, there are dozens of new and relatively new online banks. They don’t usually look like traditional banks and…
Empower vs. YNAB – Which Will Best Benefit Your Financial Life?
Empower and YNAB are popular financial applications. There are plenty of similarities between the two. Both provide budgeting capabilities, as well as various tools to help you better manage your…
4 Budget Types and the Best Tools for Each One
Type ‘broke athletes’ into Google and you’ll see a hall of fame that no athlete wants to be in. For example, boxer Mike Tyson’s career earnings of $300 million were…