Spring is in the air, and you might be dreaming about hitting the bike trails on a new pair of wheels. Unfortunately, so is everyone else! So is it really the best time to buy a bike? If you want the most bang for your buck…probably not. The best time to buy a...
Cash App is a popular money management app that allows peer-to-peer transactions, simple stock and cryptocurrency investments, and even purchases at retailers with the connected Cash Card. The Cash Card is a Visa debit card that allows you to use your Cash App balance...
Starbucks might have your favorite coffee or tea order to grab on the go, but the habit is undeniably hard on your wallet. If you order anything beyond a basic brew, the drinks can cost you around $5-$8, which adds up fast if you order frequently. Of course, making...
When I first heard of the Acorns investing app, I was intrigued and optimistic. It sounded like a great option for beginner investors who wanted to get an easy start. I decided to check it out myself, and my optimism quickly waned. Here’s why...
Work is important in keeping us professionally satisfied (and, you know, making money), but hobbies keep us interesting and well-rounded. The question “What do you do for work?” is usually followed up by “What do you do in your spare time?” You don’t want to be...
Lately, I’ve come across a few articles online about the terms rich vs. wealthy, what they mean, and what the difference might be between the two. Some people think of “rich” as having a big house and fancy cars, while “wealthy” is more about having a lot of savings...
When you need a certified witness for the signing of important documents like property deeds, car ownership transfers, medical directives, wills, and so forth, a notary public is your answer. They are the impartial third party whose job is to ensure that both parties...
If you’re like me, you tend to wear a pair of shoes until the soles fall off—and I’m not above using duct tape in those cases either. If you want to try out new shoes or other athletic gear from time to time (without spending any money or taking up...
College can be a stressful time in and of itself—from cramming for exams to juggling classes, sleep, and socialization, it requires you to manage your time in a way you never really had to before. For many people, college is also the first time they’ve had to...
When you’re considering any big purchase, it makes sense that you want to get the most bang for your buck. Part of that equation is considering the best buying season of whatever you want to purchase. For instance, new winter boots are cheapest in the spring when...
How to Use Webull App Investing is an important element of managing your financial life—and modern technology makes it easy with the variety of web and mobile apps on the market. Right now, there’s a newcomer to the investment app scene called Webull, designed for DIY...
If you grew up in the millennial or Gen Z generations, you probably think of checks like cassette tapes: some people still use them, but by and large they’re a relic of a bygone era. These days, direct deposits, apps, and card payments rule most financial...
Most of us have been taught from childhood some version of “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”—meaning that when something is free, there’s usually a catch. However, in the age of the internet, that isn’t always true anymore. You can access plenty of free services...
Do you want to save money, but you’re not sure where to start? Then it’s smart to start small! The basic idea of the penny challenge is that even saving a tiny amount can add up over time—even just a penny that you might not look at twice if you saw it on the...
Is Rakuten legit and the best online shopping tool out there? Is it a scam or a legit way to get paid to shop online? How does Rakuten work? Rakuten used to be called Ebates until a recent rebranding, but it’s still the same cash-back site that thousands of...
Common sense dictates that the only reliable ways to save extra money are to (A) spend less and/or (B) earn more. But if you have a day job keeping you busy from 9-5, how are you supposed to bring in extra income? Short of trying to change jobs or hoping for a raise,...
Budgeting can feel like a psychological game just as much as a financial one. There are a lot of theories out there about which payment type can help you stick to a budget. Some people have the impulse to spend more freely with a credit card in their hand, while...
Maybe you’ve just come across a job listing or been offered a job that pays $20 an hour, and it’s time to crunch the numbers. 20 dollars an hour is how much a year? What about per month, week, and day? How much might you be left with after taxes? Is $20 an...
Every work-from-home jobs article starts the same way: a treatise on how telecommuting is more appealing than ever, how you can work from a beach or stay at home with the family, etc. The truth is that if you’re here and you’re reading this, then you probably...
How much does it cost to dye your hair? It depends on a variety of factors—whether you’re doing it yourself or going to a salon, what quality of dye you want to use, whether you’re bleaching your hair first, whether you want temporary or permanent dye,...
Stickers aren’t just for kids—they’re a popular way to decorate and personalize items like laptops, instruments, luggage, athletic gear, phone cases, and water bottles. Of course, bumper stickers for cars are one common example, but be careful not to use regular...
Thanks to the popularity of credit and debit cards today, many people barely use cash or coins anymore. Pennies, nickels, and dimes are more or less irrelevant, beyond your every-five-years trip to a Coinstar to dump in your jar of spare change that you can’t be...
While Instacart has been around since 2012, it’s really taken off this year as more people choose grocery deliveries to maintain social distance. This new normal has also brought up new etiquette questions: do you tip grocery delivery? How much do you tip...
How much is six figures? If you’ve heard of people pulling in a six-figure salary, starting a six-figure business, or trying to build a six-figure bank account, it makes sense to wonder how much money six figures can actually be. Let’s look into how much six...
