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Aspiration vs. SoFi Money: Which Online Banking Option is Better? 4

by Kyle Burbank
For those who can live without depositing cash and speaking with in-person tellers, online-only banking options have a lot to offer. Moreover, as the popularity of these offerings continue to grow, competition has brought even more attractive features to consumers. Of course, as a dedicated reviewer and blogger, I'm always on the lookout for attractive accounts with interesting perks. That's what's led me to two accounts in recent months: Aspiration and SoFi Money.
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

What is a 401(k) Loan and is it a Good Idea?

by Jonathan Dyer
For many employees, their 401(k) plan is their main means of saving for retirement and it may also represent the bulk of their net worth. Given this reality, it's no wonder that some individuals might look at their retirement savings and wish that they could utilize some of those funds...
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Economic News
Economic News

Sales of Existing Homes Fall to Near 10-Year Low

by Jonathan Dyer
During these interesting times, are you in the market for a house? If not, you certainly aren't alone. As CNN Business reports (and according to data from the National Association of Realtors), sales of existing homes dropped by 17.8% in April compared to the previous month. Similarly sales were down...
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Economic News
Economic News

More Than 8% of U.S. Mortgages Now in Forbearance

by Jonathan Dyer
With the United States economy still being pummeled by closures associated with the spread of COVID-19, many Americans are seeking financial relief. One potential option for homeowners who may be struggling is forbearance, which allows them to pause mortgage payments for up to 12 months. Now new data shows that...
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

Money at 30: 3 Ways to Avoid Unexpected Renewal Charges

by Kyle Burbank
We've all done it — you sign up for a subscription and forget about it. Then, probably 12 months later, you find an unfamiliar charge appear on your credit card. D'oh! While this may be common, there are ways to avoid it. With saving every dollar possible proving even more...
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

How Will Coronavirus Impact Students' Finances?

by Jonathan Dyer
While nearly all Americans have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is some way, U.S. college students have been uniquely impacted. Not only have school closures meant the cancelation of graduation ceremonies but many of those who had been living on-campus were forced to vacate their homes as the virus...
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Economic News
Economic News

Uber Reportedly Looking to Acquire Grubhub

by Jonathan Dyer
During the current crisis, many businesses and verticals have seen their operations and sales directly impacted. The food delivery business has been no different, initially seeing a dip as shoppers stocked up on groceries but rebounding some as consumers looked to support their local eateries. All the while, companies like...
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Personal Finance
Personal Finance

Money at 30: How Quarantine Has Impacted Our Spending (So Far) 3

by Kyle Burbank
It's now been about six weeks since I've left my home for anything other than 1) near-nightly walks, 2) a couple of drive-thru pick-ups, and 3) one trip to the store. Thankfully, my wife and I are both among those who have been able to do our jobs from home...
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Money Management
Money Management

Debt Consolidation: Is it a Good Deal? 23

by Jonathan Dyer
Is your credit card debt continuing to haunt you? Ready to pay it off once and for all? Consolidating your debt could be the first big step toward achieving that goal. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, U.S. consumer credit card debt totaled $930 billion at the...
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