Consumer technologies are unbelievably advanced these days. We have smart home devices to control our lights and thermostats, remote home entry systems, VR headsets, voice-to-text audio features, AI assistants at your fingertips…it’s really overwhelming to think about how much technology can improve our lives with minimal effort on our part! Smartphone and tablet apps are also becoming extraordinarily useful, from low-cost therapy chats and first aid advice apps to automated money-saving apps, such as Earny. If you’ve ever purchased something … [Read more...] about Review of Earny – Automatic Price Protection for Your Online Purchases
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Blooom Review – A Robo Advisor to Manage Your 401k Plans Easier
Note -This post may contain affiliate links or links from our sponsors. All opinions are my own. If your company provides a 401k plan for its employees, are you getting the best returns possible on your 401k? The upside to 401k retirement planning is that you have some level of flexibility when it comes to deciding who will manage your investments until you’re ready to retire. Unfortunately, many experienced investment advisors are too expensive for everyday folks who just want to maximize their savings so they can retire by 65 or … [Read more...] about Blooom Review – A Robo Advisor to Manage Your 401k Plans Easier
Stash Invest Review – How to Invest with as Little as $5
There are so many different available options for investing today, though don’t let this seemingly endless array of investments overwhelm you. If you prefer a simplified approach to investing geared towards relatively straightforward goals such as passive wealth accumulation and/or saving for retirement, then Stash Invest could be just what you’re looking for. Stash Invest launched its first app in 2015 with the goal of simplifying the investment process so even folks with just $5 to invest could try it out. Oftentimes people who feel like … [Read more...] about Stash Invest Review – How to Invest with as Little as $5
Ask Trim Review – Save Money with Trim Automated Finance Personal Assistant
If you find yourself struggling to save money or find other areas of your budget to cut back on, then you’re not alone. Millions of Americans want to save more money, but it’s easier said than done in many cases. After all, it doesn’t just come down to an individual’s financial discipline. For instance, consumer cable bills have risen 40% between 2012 and 2018, which isn’t something you can easily control for, thanks to the relative monopoly status that cable companies have in their markets. Fortunately, free personal finance apps like Trim … [Read more...] about Ask Trim Review – Save Money with Trim Automated Finance Personal Assistant
Mint Mobile Review – Cheap Mobile Phone Plans Starting at $15 per Month
This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If you’re trying to cut back on your budget and save money on regular expenses, then your monthly cell phone bill is a good place to start trimming. After all, the average person spends hundreds of dollars per year on data, texting, calling and phone upgrades – but is this really necessary? Step aside, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile; it’s all about saving money with Mint Mobile now. This up-and-coming cell service provider … [Read more...] about Mint Mobile Review – Cheap Mobile Phone Plans Starting at $15 per Month
M1 Finance Review – A Great Robo Advisor for Investors
Note - This blog post may contain affiliate links. While all opinions are my own, and I'm a long-time user and proponent of M1 Finance, I do receive a small compensation if you choose to sign up through the links in this article.
When it comes to investing with robo-advisors, there are plenty of low-cost, automated trading platforms available today. While there are unique advantages (and disadvantages) to each one, the newest robo-advisor on the market called M1 Finance gives the more established, sophisticated investors great investing … [Read more...] about