Every Friday I recap “news you can use” from the week: a handful of quotes from major (and often expensive) news sources, so you can stay up to date on the news that affects your money without spending a dime and in less than a minute. Here’s an overview of what happened this week. Oil … Read more
I spend much of my time studying and comparing cash-back credit cards, so it takes a lot for a new credit card to surprise me. I almost hate to admit it, but the new Fifth Third 1.67% Cash/Back Card threw me for a loop. Not because 1.67% Cash/Back has a revolutionary rewards program or stunning … Read more
bikeworldtravel / Shutterstock.com When you see a sale price, can you really be sure you are getting a bargain? Probably not, according to research from Consumers’ Checkbook, a project of the nonprofit Center for the Study of Services. A recent Consumers’ Checkbook analysis of 25 national retailers found that the legitimacy of their sale prices … Read more
Direct deposit is the most efficient method to receive your paycheck into your checking account. By taking advantage of early direct deposit features offered by several banks, you can get access to your funds even sooner. Getting your paycheck a few days early can be extremely helpful, especially if you’re tight on cash. That’s why … Read more
Day Of Victory Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. If you are asking, “Am I ready to retire?” Here is some good news: You don’t necessarily need $1 million for a successful retirement. So, what you do need? We did a little digging, and here are eight important skills that … Read more
New Africa / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. Whether you enjoy figure skating, hockey, or speed skating, winter is the best time to bundle up and head to your local ice rink. So, which of the 200 biggest U.S. cities have the most glorious opportunities to glide on ice? To find … Read more
Dragana Gordic / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on NewRetirement. Home equity (how much you owe on your mortgage subtracted from how much your home is worth) can be a useful and often overlooked retirement asset. If you have holes (things you want or need to fund) in your retirement plan, they can … Read more
Not all bank accounts are the same, especially when it comes to promotions. While the basic process of opening a bank account remains similar across the board, sometimes eligibility for corresponding promotions requires a direct deposit. For anyone who doesn’t have access to this, it can be difficult to find a bank account that doesn’t … Read more
Prostock-studio / Shutterstock.com Discounts on gym memberships can be tempting, but working out at home can be as easy as pulling out your smartphone. A host of fitness apps can spare you the cost of a gym membership — not to mention the time and cost of driving to the gym. In fact, they enable … Read more
It can seem daunting to open a bank account if you don’t meet the basic requirements of most banks. We all fall on hard times at some point in our lives, but getting back on track financially can be more difficult than it seems. This is especially true if you don’t have much money to … Read more