Mega Millions is one of the nation’s most popular lotteries thanks to its valuable prizes and the fact that you can buy tickets in 45 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.  Whether you’re hoping to win the next billion-dollar grand prize, buying a random ticket, or somewhere in between, we … Read more

One of the fun parts about sharing bank bonuses is that you meet folks who are really into bank bonuses. Like a dozen accounts a year and tracking it all with complicated spreadsheets. It’s amazing and I love it. The banks, however, don’t love it. Obviously, they prefer it if you open an account and … Read more

Options trading is often promoted as an investment strategy anyone can participate in. But is that really the case? While options trading has the potential to produce significant returns, it requires considerably more education and training than a common buy-and-hold investment approach. What is options trading, and how can you learn to trade successfully? This … Read more

More and more investors are looking for alternative assets not correlated to stocks or bonds. One of the ways you can diversify is through peer-to-peer lending. In this article, we’re taking a close look at one such platform, called Percent. But how does Percent compare to other alternative investment apps like Lending Club, Fundrise, and … Read more

Phone games offer a fun way to pass the time, with the chance to win real money. Bubble Cash from Papaya Gaming is a fast-paced game where you race against the clock to pop bubbles of a matching color. You must accurately aim your bubble and quickly decide which cluster to pop to get the … Read more

Applying for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits may seem easy when it appears you have a clear-cut situation that prevents you from working. But the application process is time-consuming, often involving twists and turns that can delay approval or result in a rejected application to prevent fraud. Hiring an experienced disability lawyer can help … Read more

Las Vegas is an adult playground that offers something for just about everybody. While the city is most famous for its casino hotels on the Strip, you can also attend a concert, sporting event, or conference.  Some even use the city as a base camp when exploring the Southwest or to enjoy the mild winters.  … Read more

Interest rates on savings and certificates of deposit are at highs we haven’t seen in decades. Just the other day, I saw a CD that yielded over 7% from a small credit union in Michigan. No tricky conditions to satisfy, just deposit cash into a 7-month CD (it had a maximum deposit of $7,000) and … Read more

If you’ve been denied credit recently or are in the process of repairing your credit, you may have come across the option to send a 609 letter to credit reporting agencies.  But what is a 609 letter? And can it really help you to clean up your credit or to get a higher credit score?  … Read more

Do you have a Lowe’s credit card but aren’t sure how to log in to view your account online? Logging into your Lowe’s credit card account allows you to check your balance, view past statements, make payments, manage account settings, and more. In this post, I’ll walk you through the simple steps to log into … Read more