I’ve invested in precious metals for more than a decade and have worked with several precious metals companies along the way.  I’m not the only one interested in these assets either. Gold, silver, and other precious metals have long been staples in many retirement portfolios. These assets have been used throughout history as a solid … Read more

They didn’t have app-based custodial debit cards when I was a kid, but my parents still did what they could to prepare me for financial self-sufficiency. Now that I have my own kids, the appeal of a kid-friendly debit card I can effortlessly load, monitor, and control from my phone is clear. I’ve spent hours … Read more

Did you know that you can make money as a bookkeeper at home, even if you have no experience or degree? Online bookkeeping jobs can be a great way to work from home, and remote bookkeepers are in high demand too. If you’ve been wanting to work from home and want to earn $40,000+ each … Read more

Quick Look If you receive your paycheck via direct deposit, then you probably already use e-checks.  E-checks work like paper checks, but you authorize, send, and receive them electronically. Thanks to the efficiency of the ACH network, e-checks are fast and usually free to the consumer.  E-checks are much safer and more secure than paper … Read more

Are you wondering what to buy when you’re expecting your first baby? Are you looking for the best baby gear? Whether you are currently pregnant or if you are a new parent, there are so many things to think about and research. Marlowe, my first child, was born less than one year ago, and I … Read more

Quick Look The Fed will likely raise interest rates by 75 basis points this week. Economists expect another 50-basis-point hike in December. Interest rates on credit cards and mortgages will continue to increase as a result. Savings account yields could increase as well. The Fed hopes to stop hiking rates early next year, but that … Read more

How can I make my financial life better? How do I become financially minimalist? These are excellent questions if you’re interested in learning how to simplify your financial life. We all know that managing your financial life can be overwhelming. Between saving for retirement, paying bills, managing your debt, saving for things in life you … Read more

If you’re a renter, JPMorgan Chase is coming for your checkbook. The banking and investment giant is piloting a new platform that allows property owners to bill and accept payment digitally. That’s good news if you, like many renters, only keep a checkbook because you have to pay rent. It may be even better news … Read more

Do you want to learn how to start a litter cleanup business? Here’s how you can start a parking lot litter cleanup business and earn $30 to $50 per hour. Brian Winch makes a living (it’s a $650,000+ per year business for him) by picking up trash. Brian has been featured here on Making Sense of … Read more

Your parents warned you about all the missteps they made early in their credit journey. From facing foreclosure on their first house to racking up hundreds of dollars in late fees to the electric company, their credit score wasn’t always the rosy picture of a stable household it is today.  So you’ve spent the last … Read more