Just over a year ago, when I finally got around to checking my credit score for the first time, my initial destination for this information was Credit Karma. Why? Probably because they advertise on television so I knew exactly where to head. Since then, I've become aware of a couple...
Technology is great, isn't it? Well, you know, until it isn't. For example, the key fobs that now come standard with many vehicles are pretty darn cool. They allow you to lock your car from a distance, enter with ease, and sometimes even start your engine remotely. The problem is...
As I've shared plenty of times over the years, the Discover It card holds a special place in my heart as it was the first credit card I selected after determining I was no longer scared of such things and could trust myself to use credit responsibly. It's also the...
It was only a few weeks ago that roboadvisor platform Wealthfront increased the annual percentage yield (APY) for their Cash Account to an industry-leading 2.51%. However, with other institutions subsequently besting them, the company recently shot back by raising their rates another six basis points to 2.57%. While the hike...
Back when I first discovered the cash back app Dosh, they offered a travel tab that allowed you to earn rebates on hotel bookings. At the time, I actually ran a couple of experiments to see how their prices compared to some other sites and found them to have some...
Before my wife and I got married, we were living on opposite sides of the country. Then, after our Vegas nuptials, she moved into my an apartment I already had in California, bringing her various assets to my abode furnished almost exclusively with things I had inherited from past roommates....
You know that feeling of dread that hangs over you when you know you need to do something? I assume that's exactly how most people feel when they know they're in debt or are in danger of falling into debt. This past week, I was honored to be included in...
Just over a year ago, when I finally got around to checking my credit score for the first time, my initial destination for this information was Credit Karma. Why? Probably because they advertise on television so I knew exactly where to head. Since then, I've become aware of a couple...
Following the massive Equifax breach, many Americans are placing freezes on their credit to prevent hackers and identity thieves from opening new accounts in their names. Not only did I recently discuss the option of freezing your credit but also went ahead and did it myself. In my state, this...
I'm not sure I need another credit card (it especially pains me to want a new card right after I froze my credit), but I'm being 100% honest in telling you I'm strongly considering this new Uber Visa. With impressive point categories, seemingly simple redemption, some added perks, and no foreign transaction fees all without an annual fee, this really does sound like the card for me.
If there's one part of our financial culture that confuses and worries me, it's tipping. See, I want to be a good person and give a nice tip (even if I really don't want to spend the extra cash), but I just never know what even constitutes a "good tip."...