Sometimes the world comes at you fast, and trying to figure out your finances in shifting realities can really break your brain—and your bank accounts! When life is overwhelming, getting out a pencil and paper and working out your numbers can seem impossible.Erin Lowry’s Broke Millennial series has been helping people get their financial lives in order … Read more

If you enjoy playing games on your phone for money, you can get paid in cash by using Cash App. In fact, Cash App may be more convenient than PayPal (the older money app) because it lets you split purchases with friends and make debit card purchases. Cash App makes it easy to provide your … Read more

If you enjoy playing games on your phone for money, you can get paid in cash by using Cash App. In fact, Cash App may be more convenient than PayPal (the older money app) because it lets you split purchases with friends and make debit card purchases. Cash App makes it easy to provide your … Read more

Did you know that earning airline miles with a bank account is possible? It’s true. With Bask Bank, you can choose between earning a high-interest rate or American Airlines miles on your savings account deposits. You also won’t pay any service fees to use Bask Bank. But how does Bask Bank stack up against other … Read more

I’ve been following certificates of deposit for a while now. Yes, I’m a weirdo. People love 12-month CDs and 60-month CDs (5 years) because they’re easy to think about. We like the 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month terms because they’re nicely spaced out. Sometimes people will consider a 24-month CD too. But lately banks have been … Read more

Have you ever wondered how much money you should be saving? Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t always as obvious as you might think. Savings rates for individuals and families will vary based on a number of factors. Your income, expenses, where you live, and your personality type all play a role in how … Read more

Rewards credit cards are an easy way to earn cash back on purchases. However, the cards with the highest rewards can be difficult to qualify for if you have a poor credit history or are new to credit. The Upgrade Rewards Cash Rewards Visa is a promising alternative to traditional credit cards. It can be … Read more

If you enjoy playing games on your phone for money, you can get paid in cash by using Cash App. In fact, Cash App may be more convenient than PayPal (the older money app) because it lets you split purchases with friends and make debit card purchases. Cash App makes it easy to provide your … Read more

If you’ve struggled with poor credit or are completely new to credit, you know how hard it can be to build a strong credit score. The lenders who offer the best credit products and the lowest interest rates seem only to want to deal with clients with excellent credit. But how do you build credit … Read more

When you open a new brokerage account, there’s a good chance they asked you for your risk tolerance. Are you aggressive? Are you conservative? Can you stomach a loss of 10%? 20%? 50%? I believe these are stupid questions because they focus on the wrong things. And I have to believe that brokerages know this! … Read more