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Peer to Peer Real Estate Investing for Accredited and Non-Accredited Investors
At some point in your life you’ve probably heard that real estate is a good investment. The problem is that the average individual is unlikely to have the capital required to purchase multiple properties on their own. But what if you could partner with dozens or hundreds of other investors to buy a portfolio of real estate projects and share the profits? That’s the basic idea behind peer-to-peer real estate…
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Guide to Rewards Credit Cards for Holiday Shopping
With Halloween nearly upon us, it's now full steam ahead to Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and (eventually) New Years. Of course, there's still plenty to do before that — including the annual holiday shopping season. As a result, while you may not realize it, this may make for a good time to get a new credit card. That's because you may be able to find an option that will reward you…THE LATEST
Money at 30: Lessons Learned from My International Dog Sitting Adventure
A few months back, I wrote a post sharing that my wife and I were considering adopting a dog while also recounting some of costs we were totaling up as we furthered our research. Well, thanks to some unexpected travels, our plans to get a pup of our own have been delayed. But, in the meantime, we're getting a small trial run this week as we pet sit for a…
Greenlight Opens Waitlist for New Greenlight Family Cash Mastercard
In recent years, many parents have come to realize that there are now several ways to teach their children about money. From old-school lessons about cash and "the value of a dollar" to more modern methods such as apps and debit cards, children have a variety of tools for saving and spending their own money. Now, one family-focused digital banking platform is taking things one step further by introducing a…
Survey: 38% of Investors Pulled Money From the Market Over Past Year
When it comes to the economy, the stock market, and other financial matters, there's certainly been no shortage of news lately. And while some of these stories may not directly impact everyday Americans, they can still lead to a reaction from investors and others keeping a closer eye on such matters. Recently, MagnifyMoney commissioned a survey of more than 1,000 U.S. consumers to ask how current affairs had influenced their…
A Round-Up of FinTech Banking Options for Teens and Kids
One of the important lessons we learn in our lives is how to manage our money. Yet, financial education is often lacking from the curriculum taught to students in school. Furthermore, while learning the basics from books and lessons can be helpful, it's the "real world" experience that can really drive these principles home. That's why, in recent years, a number of financial technology companies (or "FinTechs") have created platforms…Product Reviews
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2022 Pay with GasBuddy Review: Yes, You Can Legitimately Save Money Every Time You Fill
Put simply, the value proposition of Pay with GasBuddy is that you can use a special card that's accepted at most gas stations in order to save a few cents off of every gallon of gas you buy. That sounds good — almost too good, if you think like me.
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Aldi Curbside Pickup Review — Is it Worth it?
Over the past few months, I've been a bit torn. While I love saving money and keeping costs down, the convenience of grocery delivery has proven too powerful for me to resist. Now one of my favorite discount grocery stores is rolling out a better option with the introduction of Aldi Curbside Pickup. Yet, the question still remains: is this option actually worth it?
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Credit Karma Money Spend Account Review
Over the past few years, the free credit score site Credit Karma has expanded into other aspects of finance. This includes offering an unclaimed funds finder as well as a free tax filing platform— which it recently announced would be sold off to Block Inc (formerly Square) when Intuit's purchase of Credit Karma is completed. Now, Credit Karma is rolling out a free checking account in the form of Credit…
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Money at 30: Mode Phone (and Current Rewards for Android) Review
A few short weeks ago, I shared my review of an app called Current Rewards that allows you to earn gift cards and cash just for listening to music (although you'll need to do a bit more if you want to really earn points). As I noted in that review, I was first made aware of the app's existence thanks to an ad I saw for the Mode Phone. Well,…
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Privacy.com Review (2021) — How it Could Help Keep Your Money Safe
First the bad news: considering all the major data breaches that have hit retailers, websites, and freaking credit bureaus alike, there’s a very strong chance your personal info has been compromised at some point. Luckily, in addition to steps you can take, such as freezing your credit reports to prevent criminals from using this data, there are a growing number of tools you can use to foil thieves in the…
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T-Mobile Money Review (2022)
More than two years ago now, I ended up switching my wireless service from AT&T to T-Mobile. In doing so, I was able to save money in a few different ways — but it turns out there was another savings opportunity I had overlooked until recently: T-Mobile Money. While this digital banking account is open to non-T-Mobile customers, those who do have T-Mobile or now Sprint postpaid plans (as opposed…Popular Posts
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2022 Pay with GasBuddy Review: Yes, You Can Legitimately Save Money Every Time You Fill
Put simply, the value proposition of Pay with GasBuddy is that you can use a special card that's accepted at most gas stations in order to save a few cents off of every gallon of gas you buy. That sounds good — almost too good, if you think like me.Product Reviews
Aldi Curbside Pickup Review — Is it Worth it?
Over the past few months, I've been a bit torn. While I love saving money and keeping costs down, the convenience of grocery delivery has proven too powerful for me to resist. Now one of my favorite discount grocery stores is rolling out a better option with the introduction of Aldi Curbside Pickup. Yet, the question still remains: is this option actually worth it?Financial
Credit Karma Money Spend Account Review
Over the past few years, the free credit score site Credit Karma has expanded into other aspects of finance. This includes offering an unclaimed funds finder as well as a free tax filing platform— which it recently announced would be sold off to Block Inc (formerly Square) when Intuit's purchase of Credit Karma is completed. Now, Credit Karma is rolling out a free checking account in the form of Credit…Product Reviews
Money at 30: Mode Phone (and Current Rewards for Android) Review
A few short weeks ago, I shared my review of an app called Current Rewards that allows you to earn gift cards and cash just for listening to music (although you'll need to do a bit more if you want to really earn points). As I noted in that review, I was first made aware of the app's existence thanks to an ad I saw for the Mode Phone. Well,…Financial
Privacy.com Review (2021) — How it Could Help Keep Your Money Safe
First the bad news: considering all the major data breaches that have hit retailers, websites, and freaking credit bureaus alike, there’s a very strong chance your personal info has been compromised at some point. Luckily, in addition to steps you can take, such as freezing your credit reports to prevent criminals from using this data, there are a growing number of tools you can use to foil thieves in the…Latest News