Even the most aggressive stock market investors keep some cash on the sidelines. That balance helps offset market volatility and cover end-of-year tax payments on capital gains. It’s there when you’re ready to put more money in the market too. Many brokerages hold cash in basic, boring accounts that pay little or no interest and … Read more
If you’re a small business owner, one of your top priorities is surely to save money on unavoidable expenses. Purchasing business supplies online at Amazon.com is one of the ways many small business owners also save time. With the Amazon Business Prime Card from American Express, you can do both while earning up to 5% … Read more
Decision fatigue is a real thing for folks in the market for a new rewards credit card. If you’re tired of evaluating the ins and outs of credit card rewards programs, there’s no shame in settling for a simple, easy-to-understand alternative. The SoFi Credit Card is just such an alternative. And it doesn’t require much … Read more
If you’re a seasoned trader who spends hours watching the markets every weekday and relies on your portfolio to supplement or even provide the bulk of your income, low-cost robo-advisors and most mass-market DIY brokerages don’t cut it for you. You need a powerful trading platform that lets you execute at a level commensurate with … Read more
It’s possible to make $100s just by opening up a new bank account. But sorting through the best offers can be tricky. There’s no shortage of enticing opportunities for banking clients right now. We’re happy to do the work for you. The Money Crashers team combs through hundreds of bank account deals every month to … Read more
Eco-conscious consumers know that trade-offs are a fact of life. Just about every purchase we make has a carbon footprint, as do activities as simple as flicking on the lights or turning on the air conditioner. The Aspiration Spend & Save account is designed for people eager to reduce their environmental impact while still earning … Read more
Some people are just impossible to shop for. Maybe they already have everything, or maybe they have everything they need. I take minimalism to new heights, and it drives my family crazy come Christmastime. Bad news for my family; good news for you. That makes me the perfect person to walk you through this. It’s … Read more
You can get an impressive return on cash you don’t need right away when you put it in a high-yield savings account. There’s no shortage of those around. There aren’t quite as many high-yield checking accounts on the market, but that’s slowly changing. Innovative community banks like Quontic Bank and its High Interest Checking account … Read more
Most of the accounts on our list of the best high-yield checking accounts come courtesy of online banks with lower expenses than traditional brick and mortar banks. They pass those savings to customers via higher yields on checking and savings balances. A few credit unions offer excellent high-yield checking products too. One standout is the … Read more
I recently found out that two acquaintances of mine both recently lost their jobs. One was making OK money and lives close to paycheck-to-paycheck, while the other was making BANK and enjoys all the luxuries that come with that. Now they’re both pretty stressed out about it, but one recently made an off-hand comment that … Read more