Money Management Product Reviews
Rakuten vs. Ebates — What's Changing With the Cashback Tool
by Kyle Burbank
Lately you may have seen commercials teaching you how to pronounce "Rakuten." Of course these spots aren't just about phonics but about earning cash back. This is driven home by the tagline, "Rakuten: A more rewarding way to shop." If that's the case, how does Rakuten compare to established cash back tools such as Ebates? Well, spoiler alert: they're actually one and the same. Although Rakuten purchased Ebates back in... Economic News
February Jobs Numbers Come In Low, Adding Just 20,000
by Fioney Staff
Recent months have shown official job numbers well-exceeding economists expectations — but that was not the case in February. While estimates reported by CNN Business anticipated that data would show the U.S. economy added 180,000 jobs during the shortest month of the year, the Labor Department announced that it actually only added 20,000. That marks the lowest job growth month since September 2017. Nevertheless it was the 101st straight month... Economic News
U.S. Trade Deficit Rises to New Record in 2018
by Fioney Staff
Over the past year one of the biggest financial and economic stories has been President Trump’s use of tariffs on goods from China and other countries. Even before becoming President, then-candidate Trump frequently railed against the trade deficits we hold with various nations. However, despite efforts to curtail these deficits, new figures show that they actually reached a record high in 2018. As the New York Times reports, new data... FinTech News
Coinbase and XRP Come Off Week of Controversies
by Fioney Staff
In the week since the Coinbase Pro announced it was adding XRP to its platform, controversy has surrounded both the exchange and the asset in question. Between criticisms about one of Coinbase’s acquisitions to questions about what role Ripple played it the platform listing XRP, both companies have found themselves on the defensive. Starting with Coinbase, their largest current controversy actually revolves around their acquisition of Neutrino earlier this year.... Economic News
Southwest's Hawaiian Entry Tanks Competitor's Stock
by Fioney Staff
After years of waiting, Southwest Airlines is officially headed to Hawaii. Thanks to the longer range of the Boeing 737 MAX 8s that the budget airline has added to its fleet, travelers will soon be able to catch flights from Oakland and San Jose to Honolulu and Kahului. What's more these flights saw prices start at just $49 each way. Of course, while this may be good news for Southwest... Home Buying Tips
How to Budget for Purchasing Your First Home
by Ben Mizes
So, you’ve finally made the decision. It’s time to stop throwing away money at rent every month and purchase your first home. But how do you get from paying a landlord to being an independent homeowner? If you’re like most first-time homeowners, you’re overwhelmed and stressed at the idea of purchasing a house. There are many unknowns in the process — so it’s important to start saving up in advance... Personal Finance News
FTC Reports Funds Lost to Fraud Rose in 2018
by Fioney Staff
Do you know how to spot a scam? While certain forms of fraud such as the famous inhertance advance fee scheme e-mails may not fool many these days, it seems that thieves are still finding ways to take advantage of unsuspecting adults. In fact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that reports of fraud and ensuing losses both increased last year. According to the latest FTC report, the agency received...