fizkes / Shutterstock.com No one likes paying bills, but chances are that you have at least a few. And, of course, the rules depend on who’s collecting the money. You might have autopay options, or you might be sending in checks using your bank’s bill pay features. When paying bills, having a good system can … Read more
M1 Finance is a personal finance company that offers a variety of financial services, including investment management, portfolio analysis, and stock trading. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and was founded in 2015. If you read more about them in our M1 Finance review you’ll clearly see they are a top notch online broker … Read more
Syda Productions / Shutterstock.com Savvy shoppers know that with a little planning, they can earn cash back or rewards almost every time they shop. From shopping through cash-back websites such as Rakuten to using discounted gift card websites like Raise, there are endless ways to save. Shopping the right stores also can save you cash. … Read more
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. China’s … Read more
Some of your favorite foods might include the ingredient titanium dioxide — and that can be a big problem for your health, according to the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Recently, CSPI warned that titanium dioxide — which typically adds bright white color to products — includes nanoparticles that may accumulate in the … Read more
Anna Om / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. A bathroom remodel would sure be nice, but unless you’ve got a spare $8,000 (at least) lying around, a gleaming, newly tiled shower with a luxury spa-grade rainfall shower head will just have to wait. But don’t go crying into your … Read more
Are you looking for a way to beat inflation, as well as diversifying and strengthening your savings? Of course you are: Everybody is. Well, gold could be part of the answer. It’s no accident that gold has been a currency, store of value and go-to investment all over the world for thousands for years. Here … Read more
Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock.com The holidays can be a budget-buster. And for millions of people, that can spell trouble, especially in a down economy. One way you can save is to head to the dollar store. You might be surprised at the items you can find at the dollar store to help you make the holidays … Read more
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Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Note: This article doesn’t contain any depiction of physical or sexual violence, but does detail financial and emotional abuse in relationships. Lisa Orban was married to her abuser for three years. In 1990, she left after he threatened to kill her and their two young children. She was 20 years old. Her … Read more