Dozens of banks and credit unions lure new business with account-opening promotions. Some reward first-time customers with bonuses worth hundreds of dollars just for opening an account and making qualifying deposits. The best land on our regularly updated roundup of the top new bank account promotions. You’ve probably seen credit card issuers get in on the … Read more
Over the long term, the stock market returns around 10% on average. Investors looking to sit back and relax can put their stock investments on autopilot, investing in index funds, possibly managed by a robo-advisor or investment advisor. It’s easy, and it works. But what if you’re not satisfied with average returns? Investors seeking an … Read more
It’s been difficult to watch the action in the stock market lately. The Federal Reserve, or Fed, is moving to combat inflation at levels we haven’t seen in more than four decades, and most financial experts agree that there’s a high probability of an economic recession in the near term. Of course, the market is … Read more
Individual bank account bonuses and rewards programs come and go. But it’s basically a given that dozens of online banks (and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions) offer enticements to new and longtime account holders at any given time. The same is true for opportunities to earn high yields (high-interest payouts) and generous rewards on other … Read more
Few credit card rewards and perks are more valuable than sign-up bonuses – also known as welcome offers, early spend bonuses, or new cardmember bonuses, depending on the issuer. Every month, we sift through dozens of new and existing credit card sign-up bonus offers – some worth $1,000 or more – and present the very best here. … Read more
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THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. On a recent episode of the Megyn Kelly Show, financial guru Dave Ramsey talked about Gen Z, and many people were surprised by his quote. He said, “this new generation, Gen Z, they are amazing. There is a percentage of them, I’ve … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. If you want to make a smart purchase while saving yourself some cash, buying used is the way to go. You can easily save thousands of dollars on almost anything when you buy secondhand, and sometimes even more if you know where … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Tax season is here and for millions of Americans, this means a windfall of money from the IRS. So far this year, the average refund is $3,079. While many people receiving their refund will use it wisely to pay down debt, or … Read more
The Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card is a popular cash back credit card that pays a flat, unlimited 1.5% cash back rate on all purchases and doesn’t charge an annual fee. Like many fellow cash back cards, it boasts a nice early spend bonus, a special introductory APR promotion for purchases, and some other user-friendly perks. … Read more