American Express is a bank most well known for its credit card offers. I know American Express credit card offers are often quite generous and their Membership Rewards program is one of the best. But until recently, American Express hasn’t had too many bonuses on their bank accounts. Last year, they had an offer for … Read more
There’s been a proliferation of fintech companies looking to bundle banking, brokerage, and cryptocurrency services all in one app. The latest of these is Fierce Finance. Fierce Finance offers a Fierce Cash account that is an FDIC insured account that earns 5.25% APY. Banking services are provided by Cross River Bank (FDIC #58410) so it’s … Read more
Have you ever thought about making extra money selling printables online? If so, you may have considered taking a course before getting started, as there is a lot to know. One of the most popular printable courses is from a company called Gold City Ventures. Gold City Ventures offers a printables course that can show … Read more
If you live in Oregon, Washington, California, or Idaho, you may be able to take advantage of a promotion being offered by Banner Bank. The dollar amounts are pretty good for an offer nowadays, given higher interest rates and the hassle of moving over a direct deposit, so this might be a good fit for … Read more
Does silver have a place in your investment portfolio? Much like its first cousin, gold, silver has many detractors in the mainstream financial universe. The standard arguments are that it’s subject to wide price swings, doesn’t pay interest or dividends, and so there are better places to invest your money. While the arguments against silver … Read more
One of the most exciting companies in the world right now is a somewhat mysterious organization known as SpaceX. The company was launched by Tesla founder Elon Musk, who has a history of defying the odds when it comes to rolling out new technologies. Wall Street is buzzing about SpaceX, and nearly every investor wants … Read more
Could you fit the basics of personal finance onto a single index card? Over ten years ago, Harold Pollack interviewed Helaine Olen and famously said that the best financial advice for most people could fit onto an index card. Pollack is a professor at the University of Chicago, and while he is most well-known for … Read more
Learning how to practice self-care is critical to a life well-lived. Unfortunately, too many of us don’t take the time to take care of ourselves the way we should. In addition to our busy schedules and many responsibilities, we tend to think that self-care has to cost a lot of money. However, it’s entirely possible … Read more
If you’re a student, are new to credit, or are in the process of rebuilding your credit, you know how challenging it can be to qualify for a credit card. Many credit card companies have strict approval criteria and only want to deal with the most established consumers. Thankfully, there are a number of credit … Read more
Every year, millions of people run marathons. They put themselves through 26.2 miles of running in what is typically over several hours. It’s a grueling endeavor you can’t just do on a whim (without suffering greatly); you have to train for it. But people who run marathons love running marathons. On the Fun Scale, races … Read more