admin Credit card reward programs can get pretty complicated. It’s easy to under how you earn the points, but how do you spend them? You don’t want to spend them the wrong way and leave money on the table. When we got the Amazon.com credit card, I was happy to earn 5% on my purchases at … Read more
Treasury bonds and bills are among the safest investments you can make. And with interest rates currently at their highest levels in years, it makes even more sense to hold these securities in your portfolio. But you need to know how to buy treasury bonds and bills to make it happen. For example, is it … Read more
Paid streaming services satisfy our cravings for everything from classic movies to the latest episodes of our favorite TV shows. But while most streaming services are certainly cheaper than cable, the price adds up quickly if you sign up for multiple platforms, which many of us do. If you’re trying to stick to a budget … Read more
How much do you need when you retire? Ask the experts and the numbers are all over the place. Some say look at your current budget and take 70%. Others suggest you predict what you want to spend and base it on that. Others suggest that you protect your nest egg and budget to use … Read more
TikTok is one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world, challenging Facebook, Instagram, and other social media giants. So it’s only natural that investors would want to get in on the action. But to do that, you would need to buy TikTok stock. Unfortunately, investing in TikTok is not as easy as using … Read more
Do you love getting credit card bonuses but don’t like the high spending requirements that come with many credit card bonus offers? Perhaps you want to earn rewards but don’t spend enough money monthly to justify the high annual fee. Just because you don’t spend thousands every month on your credit card doesn’t mean you … Read more
When it comes to game changing developments in finances, the advent of low-cost index funds has to be up there. Jack Bogle of Vanguard is largely credited with being the creator of index investing and he’s on the Mount Rushmore of personal finance, as far as I’m concerned. Index funds offer a very compelling sales … Read more
Online banks are everywhere these days, but not all of them stand out in any meaningful way. If you’re looking for an online bank with excellent products and features, check out Axos Bank. They offer all of the convenience of online banking – including low and no fees – with many of the products associated … Read more
Founded in 1979, Fisher Investments is a well-known investment advisory firm. But many investors are unaware of the services it offers and whether its money managers can improve their current portfolio performance. Good wealth managers can provide the hands-on support that high-net-worth households need to manage their investments properly. They can also help investors … Read more
SaveBetter, known for partnering with smaller regional banks to offer high interest rates on savings, money market, and CD accounts; is “changing” its name to that of its parent company – Raisin. Raisin GmbH is SaveBetter’s parent company. They’ve been operating out of Europe since 1973 and have partnered with ~400 banks across 30 countries. … Read more