When you’re working as a freelancer or entrepreneur, it can be difficult to keep your finances in order. A business checking account will help you stay organized and make managing your money easier. If you’re looking for a new business checking account, there are several banks that offer accounts designed specifically for freelancers and entrepreneurs. … Read more
If you wanted to order food right now, what are you waiting for? You can literally get local eats from all across your city in minutes. Getting food delivery near me (or anywhere else I might happen to be) is easier than ever. In fact, people are ordering more food delivery amid the pandemic with … Read more
There’s no shortage of ways to pay someone these days, from cash and credit cards to Zelle and PayPal. It’s easy to go your whole financial life without ever coming across a money order. But if you’re here, someone’s asked for one, so follow these directions to fill it out. How to Fill Out a … Read more
There are many ways to save money these days and earn interest from the funds you set aside. In addition to high-yield savings accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs) can help you earn interest on your savings to put those dollars to work. Many banks and credit unions offer CDs at a fixed interest rate for … Read more
Wondering what stores accept Apple Pay near me? Apple Pay is a way to pay for things using your Apple devices like your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac. You add your credit or debit card information to the “Wallet” app on your device and then when you’re ready to buy something, you hold your … Read more
I’ve spent the last few months researching how to rebuild your credit for an educational series I’m writing. That’s why I was intrigued by CreditStrong, a service that helps you rebuild your credit by giving you specialized loans or lines of credit and reporting them to credit reporting agencies. I know that probably sounds like … Read more
If you watch your running bank or credit card balances closely, you’ve probably noticed ghostly charges that appear and disappear within a day or two. It’s not always obvious where they come from, but they’re usually small — just a few dollars — and they never show up on your official monthly statements. So, like … Read more
P l u s h S t u d i o s / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Have you considered how climate-related disasters might impact your current financial security and future well-being? Bomb cyclones, record high (and low) temperatures, atmospheric rivers, polar vortexes, super storms, thundersnow, heat domes, derechos, and … Read more
Simone Hogan / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. In 2021, solar power supplied about 2.8% of America’s total electricity consumption. With so many advantages of solar energy, it’s no surprise that more and more homeowners are going solar. Solar panels provide homeowners with a clean source of energy that protects the … Read more
Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Retirement is a time of transition and new beginnings. That’s a nice way of saying it’s when most people first tangle with the federal government on health care. Age 65 is generally when you become eligible for Medicare, the federal health insurance program. But the rules, options and ramifications of when and … Read more