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Stockpile Review – Stockpile Is an Easy Way to Start Investing in Stocks
One of the biggest barriers people face when they want to get started in investing is the perception that they don’t have enough money to set aside in an investment portfolio. If you’re in a similar situation, then low-cost investment options are the perfect solution to help you build interest-accruing savings with minimal upfront monetary requirements. Take Stockpile, for instance, which allows investors to get started with as little as $5. Many of us can afford to invest $5-10 per month, though a platform as easy-to-use as Stockpile, you … [Read more...] about Stockpile Review – Stockpile Is an Easy Way to Start Investing in Stocks
Credit Sesame Review – Get Your Free Credit Score & More
It’s important for all consumers to keep their credit scores as high as possible, but a vast majority of Americans don’t even check their credit report on an annual basis, let alone weekly or monthly. Although there are laws and regulations in place to help consumers protect themselves from thieves and cyber-hackers, you could lose quite a bit of money or watch your credit score plummet if you don’t act quickly when you see fraudulent activity on your credit report. In 2017 alone, 1.1 million consumers reported incidents of finance-related … [Read more...] about Credit Sesame Review – Get Your Free Credit Score & More
Dosh App Review – How to Get Cash Back for Your Everyday Purchases
There are many different ways to save money while shopping online, but the most popular tactics typically involve researching valid promo code offers, signing up for e-newsletters to get access to special deals (clogging your inbox in the process), and ironically spending more money to get access to offers like free shipping or rebates. If you’re looking for an effortless and free way to save money at the store and online then look no further than the Dosh app. Launched in April 2017, the Dosh app has revolutionized the way consumers save … [Read more...] about Dosh App Review – How to Get Cash Back for Your Everyday Purchases
BusyKid Smartphone App Review – Tracking Chores and Teaching Kids About Money
A lot of young adults don’t understand how to save or invest money nowadays, and financial literacy rates continue to decline year after year. This is evidenced by the student loan debt crisis and stories of college students racking up tons of debt (student loans, credit cards, payday loans, etc.) while working minimum wage jobs. If you’re planning on having kids or you already have kids in your family, how do you plan to teach your kids about money? Of all the mistakes young parents can make, not teaching your kids how to manage money from … [Read more...] about BusyKid Smartphone App Review – Tracking Chores and Teaching Kids About Money
MoneyLion Review – Personal Loans, Credit Monitoring, Rewards, and More
Did you know that 70% of Americans reportedly wouldn’t be able to cover a $2,000 unexpected expense? Perhaps this figure isn’t surprising, especially if you’re in the same boat. So, what happens when huge expenses arise out of nowhere? Typically, people either put the expense on their credit cards – and rack up more debt as a result of high interest rates – or take out a personal loan (also with considerably high interest) to cover the emergency costs. This can be a serious setback for anyone trying to improve their financial situation, but … [Read more...] about MoneyLion Review – Personal Loans, Credit Monitoring, Rewards, and More