Gold has long been considered a valuable investment, partly because it maintains its value over the long term and acts as an effective hedge against inflation. When the cost of living rises, the price of gold tends to do the same. As such, gold bars, also known as gold bullion, tend to be popular investment … Read more

Artificial intelligence, or AI, is all over the news these days. It’s somewhat of a controversial topic since it has the potential to change the economy, the job market, and even human existence, so discussions of the topic run both are wide-ranging. If one thing is certain, it’s that AI has investment potential. Whether you … Read more

If you manage a large investment portfolio, especially if you are an active trader, it can be difficult to stay on top of your account balances and activity. That’s where a good stock tracker can help. But with so many to choose from, how do you know which one is right for your portfolio? In … Read more

The term “IPO” – or initial public offering – is well known to the wealthiest of investors, and for good reason. Investing in this asset class has traditionally been limited to financial institutions and wealthy private investors. But in recent years, it’s become possible for regular folks to get in on the action, too. There’s … Read more

Do you have a cabinet full of DVDs you’re looking to get rid of? With streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ so readily available, more and more people are getting rid of their DVD movie media collections. If you’re one of them, you may wonder where you can sell your old DVDs. The short answer … Read more

Over the years, I’ve seen my fair share of personal finance apps. The ones that are free tend to be fairly useful but loaded with advertisements or other “features” designed to sell you more stuff. Nothing wrong with that, since the tool is free, but they can be cumbersome. The ones that are paid tend … Read more

Are you looking for a Charles Schwab account bonus? If so, you’re in the right place – we the details on two bonuses that are available from Charles Schwab and the right one for you will depend on your financial situation. If you are looking to open a new account but are NOT transferring in … Read more

If you’re new to investing, you should familiarize yourself with index funds as soon as possible. Index funds are an excellent choice for investors at all experience levels. But they’re especially valuable for beginners since they give you broad exposure to the financial markets without the need to pick and manage individual securities. So what … Read more

A FICO credit score between 650 and 699 is considered “middle of the pack.” Some lenders would say that it represents fair credit, while others use the term, average. But what types of credit cards can you qualify for with a FICO score between 650 and 699? Chances are, it will likely get you some … Read more

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