Category: Money Management

Money Management

Money at 30: Spring Weather is a Great Reminder About Renters Insurance

by Kyle BurbankApr 30, 2019

Since moving to Springfield, Missouri, I've become mildly obsessed with following the weather. I regularly keep tabs on my local National Weather Service's Twitter, watch Facebook's live streams they hold before certain events, and of course have a favorite network affiliate meteorologist. This interest isn't so much driven by passion but by fear as I've never lived in a place where tornados seemed like much of a threat. Consider that Twister...

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Money at 30: How I'm Saving Money with T-Mobile

by Kyle BurbankApr 2, 2019

Earlier this year, I suddenly found myself inspired to reassess some of the bills I had taken for granted and find new ways I could be saving money. As part of this goal I realized that, after a 10+ year run, perhaps it was time that I considered leaving AT&T and looking at a different carrier. Incidentally I've actually had my phone number with all four major U.S. carriers at...

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Money at 30: What If You Need to Move Your Stock Portfolio?

by Kyle BurbankMar 19, 2019

So far 2019 has been a year of learning for me. More specifically, as a newbie investor, I’ve been trying to expand my portfolio and put more of my extra funds into the market. This journey has led to a few questions regarding different brokerage account options and the pros and cons that come with them. Something that’s plagued me ever since Robinhood made headlines for all the wrong reasons...

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Last Minute Tax Reminders for 2019

by Kyle BurbankMar 18, 2019

A lot of things can go wrong when preparing your return and so waiting until mid-April is really just asking for trouble. This is especially true if, like me, you plan on trying out some of the free tax filing options and/or are new to this whole process.

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Owe Money to the IRS? Options for Repayment and Tax Debt Relief

by Fioney StaffMar 13, 2019

With April 15th now just around the corner, many Americans are either starting to file their returns or dreading the experience. Beyond the confusion and stress that can often accompany tax time, another reason for the despair is the possibility that you may end up owing the IRS money that you don’t have. Unfortunately this scenario is becoming more common and taking taxpayers by surprise. Although some Americans will actually...

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Money at 30: Zeta App Review

by Kyle BurbankMar 12, 2019

Just about everyone these days knows that one of the most common topics those in relationships argue about is money. At the same time personal finance apps that help you stay on top of your spending and budget have become plentiful in recent years. Therefore it only makes sense that a finance app aimed at couples would come along — and that app is Zeta. Let's a look at what...

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2019 Tax Preparation: What to Consider From Deductions to Online Filing Services

by Fioney StaffMar 11, 2019

When it comes to preparing and filing your taxes, there are now several online resources you can turn to. Given this abundance of options, it's worth taking a look at several different services and what separates them from the rest of the pack.

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Rakuten vs. Ebates — What's Changing With the Cashback Tool

by Kyle BurbankMar 8, 2019

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...