12 Best Online Checking Accounts
Some people don’t bank online because they want to keep a checking account with a local bank branch. The problem is, some brick-and-mortar checking accounts come with hefty fees. When the fees don’t justify the benefits, it’s time to switch. The best online-only...
Reusable K Cup Review: Are they worth it for the Keurig?
I drink coffee almost every day. It can be an expensive habit. If you own a Keurig, which is a single cup coffee maker, then you know how pricey it can be for just one cup of coffee. I was at a Starbucks yesterday, and a 12 pack of Pikes Place K-cups was $11.95. That...
How to Make Money as a Beginner Blogger
When I first heard you could make money blogging, I was skeptical. It didn’t make sense to me. How could someone get money just for writing articles on a website? I started my own personal finance blog in January 2013. The goal was to be encouraged and held...
9 Best Prepaid Cellphone Plans
If you don’t like the idea of being locked into a cell phone contract for two years, take heart. There is an alternative. A prepaid cell phone plan may be right for you. Prepaid plans are inherently different from the typical contract plans. Prepaid plans allow you...
FutureAdvisor Review: Using Robo-Advisors to Manage Investments
FutureAdvisor is a robo-advisor investment advisory firm that manages retirement accounts, such as IRA, Roth, and other investment accounts. Robo-advisors use a mix of computer algorithms and humans to find the best strategies to manage your portfolio. FutureAdvisor...
Free Stickers: 50 Companies That Will Send You Stickers for Free
You might be surprised to learn that all kinds of companies send free stickers to kids and adults. I’m guessing it has a lot to do with promoting their businesses. But either way, the result is free stickers. Anyone willing to contact companies and ask for them can...
5 Legit Ways to Get Out of a Timeshare
The draw of a timeshare is real. I know — my dad bought a few of them. He had two weeks at a Minnesota resort town. One in the winter and one in the summer. They were fun! My kids and I went with several times. We swam, snowmobiled, boated. But of course, we weren’t...
60+ Creative Side Hustle Ideas to Make Extra Money
Finding a side hustle to earn additional cash can help you reach your money goals. It was huge for us as we paid off $52,000 in debt in 18 months. Over time, the income from my side hustle of blogging trumped that of my 9 to 5 job. The great thing about doing side...
4 Proven Ways to Get a Lower Rate On Your Credit Card
Do you have credit card debt and want to figure out how to get a lower interest rate to make it easier to pay it off? The average American has over $6,000 in credit card debt, according to credit reporting company Experian. This figure is up roughly 3% from 2017....Lets connect!
