Few words in the English language are as positive and upbeat as “bonus.” Sure, it can be used sarcastically at times, but it makes most of us think of extra cash around the holidays or perhaps a prize from a contest or raffle. I’m sure you’ve seen advertisements online, found fliers in your mailbox, and … Read more
Investing in stocks can be a great way to begin your investment portfolio, or even add to it for a little diversification. There are many fees associated with purchasing and selling stocks, and in some cases, it can take years of learning about them to truly get a sense of what they are. At the … Read more
Whether you’ve dealt with insufficient income and mounting bills for years or face a new, unexpected challenge such as a big medical expense or a lost job, it can be frustrating to watch the interest pile up on your unpaid obligations while wondering how you’re going to make ends meet each month. Fortunately, there are plenty of … Read more
Huntington Bank has a comprehensive lineup of business bank accounts. These include three checking accounts tailored to the needs of small and midsize enterprises, three feature-rich business savings accounts, an array of business credit products, and powerful value-added online banking capabilities housed in Huntington’s Hub for Business. If you’re looking for a new business banking … Read more
Oh my word. You’re going to love this list of the best brokerage bonuses that allow you to sign up for money and bonuses. Just take a look at the list and see which ones interest you and you’ll receive a free sign-up bonus ($50, $100, $5,000, $1,000, and even up to $10,000 in free … Read more
A bad credit score hurts you in many ways. It makes it harder to get approved for a loan, rent an apartment, and get a job. You pay more interest on loans you do get. Insurance is pricier. It can put a strain on your relationships. Not to mention it just feels crappy. Whether your … Read more
Some scams are easy to spot. I like to think if I connected with The Tinder Swindler on a dating app, I’d realize something was up the first time the so-called heir to a diamond fortune hit me up for money. Other scams are a bit harder to detect. If Frank Abagnale, Jr. was as … Read more
The option to request a cash advance can help you pay for expenses you didn’t budget for. At the same time, you should carefully consider your options before choosing a cash advance. There are tradeoffs associated with this type of loan, short-term as it may be. Knowing the terms of what your cash advance entails … Read more
Quick Look A benchmark interest rate is an interest rate that determines the amount of other interest rates. Two important benchmarks are the federal funds rate set by the Federal Reserve and the prime rate set by banks. Higher benchmark rates mean a higher cost of borrowing money. If at any point in the last … Read more
The tax resolution industry has a reputation for sketchy, even predatory behavior. By the time you’re tens of thousands of dollars in debt to the IRS, you’re willing to believe pie-in-the-sky promises of fast, painless fixes to wipe out most or all of what you owe. I’ve spent the better part of a decade covering … Read more