Is it really possible to buy stocks online for free? After all, the big-name brokerage firms all advertise low trading fees, but zero??? Actually, it’s very possible to buy stocks online for free. (You just have to know where to look… or just keep reading and we’ll tell you!) And not only are there different… Continue Reading–>
There are people out there – and no small number of them – who are practically cheerleaders for gold. Whatever the problem, or the state of the economy, gold is the right investment to own. But is that even close to reality? Or is gold over-hyped? I think gold is over-hyped. I’ve done an analysis… Continue Reading–>
CIT Bank is an online banking platform, that offers some of the highest paying savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CD) available anywhere. They offer both online and mobile banking, and charge no fees. If you’re looking for high interest savings, CIT Bank should be on your short list of potential sources. About CIT Bank… Continue Reading–>
There’s an almost constant investment push-pull going on between safety and growth. Safety offers protection of principal, but not much future potential. In fact, with today’s interest rates, safe investments can lose money through inflation. That’s where growth becomes necessary. It has risks, but the best long-term investments will overcome those risks, and grow your… Continue Reading–>
Have you been following the price action in Bitcoin lately? It’s been hard to ignore. Bitcoin is hardly the only cryptocurrency, but it is the most popular and has become something of a bellwether. The price of a single Bitcoin rose from just under $1,000 at the beginning of 2017 to nearly $20,000 by the… Continue Reading–>
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Synchrony Bank is an online bank which pays some of the highest interest rates on deposits available anywhere. It’s part of the Synchrony Financial organization, which was founded in 2003, but traces its roots all the way back to 1932. Synchrony Financial has over $90 billion in assets and is the… Continue Reading–>
When you are comparing banks, you likely seek out the ones you know by name first. While that is, of course, just fine, you may want to keep your eyes up if you want something specific from your bank or lending institution, especially personal loans, savings accounts, and business accounts. BBVA is one of those… Continue Reading–>
Everybody likes to talk about how much they’re contributing to their 401(k) plans, or about how much they should be contributing to their 401(k) plans. That’s important, no doubt. But the bigger question should be the end game. That’s how much you should have in your 401(k). That’s the real measure of success or failure… Continue Reading–>
Money market accounts haven’t been drawing much attention in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. Interest rates on money market accounts have been downright microscopic. We’re talking 0.25% – if you’re lucky. Most pay no more than 0.10%. That’s hardly better than saving cash under your mattress. But there are a small handful… Continue Reading–>
Getting a new car is one of the better feelings in life, I’ll admit. But, it’s also one of the biggest financial transactions most people make. Get a good deal, and you’ll save a ton of money over the life of the car. Strike a bad deal, and it can haunt you for years. It… Continue Reading–>
LendingTree is the nation’s leading online loan marketplace. It provides borrowers with a one-stop shop where they can search for lenders on one online platform. It gives the borrower the ability to find the best loans available and allow you to shop among the various loan offers available. More than this, LendingTree creates an environment… Continue Reading–>
