Category: Money Management

Personal finance and money management can be very confusing. Most people know that optimizing their finances is important but few feel confident that they have the knowledge to do so.

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Amazon Closing Its AmazonSmile Charitable Giving Program

In some bad news for Amazon customers and non-profit organizations alike, the online retail giant has announced that it's ending its AmazonSmile service. According to an email sent to customers, the program will be wound down by February 20th. Instead, the company says it will focus on some of its other philanthropic efforts including its Housing Equity Fund, its Community Delivery Program, Amazon Disaster Relief, and more along with continuing...

Money at 30: My Top 3 Finance Apps and Tools to Watch in 2023

Over the past few years, I've offered up my list of the top FinTech apps and tools. This originally started as a way to highlight a few of my favorite tools but eventually evolved to also highlight offerings from startups I just found fascinating. Well, as it turns out, my track record has been a bit hit-or-miss on that front. So, this time around, I thought I'd keep the tradition...

Simon American Express Card from Cardless Officially Launches

Last fall, Simon Property Ground, American Express, and Cardless announced that they'd be teaming up to debut a new rewards credit card. Now, that product — the Simon American Express Card — has officially launched. In turn, new specifics about the offering have emerged. Starting with the headline rewards, Simon American Express cardholders will be able to earn 3% back on purchases they make at retailers located in any Simon...

Survey: Americans Lose Average of $1,819 to Financial Illiteracy

How does a deficit in financial education impact the wallets of Americans? A recent survey conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) asked more than 3,000 consumers, "During the past year, about how much money do you think you lost because you lacked knowledge about personal finances?” The majority (61.8%) reported losing between $0 and $499 due to their financial illiteracy. However, 15% said that they'd missed out on...

Money at 30: Is the Cost of Dog Training Worth It?

A few months ago, my wife and I welcomed a four-legged friend to our family. Since then, our dog Rigby has made tremendous growth as it pertains to get getting used to our home, adjusting to our routines, and even basic things such as walking on a leash. While part of this progress can just be attributed to her spending more time with us, the professional training we purchased for...

Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — December 2022 

It’s time again for one of my favorite features here on Dyer News: a look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. To start, we'll look at a trio of articles related to financial independence and retirement. Then, we'll celebrate the new year with some tips for making it a great one. Lastly, we'll discuss getting rich twice, tax-loss harvesting, becoming a saver, and more. As usual,...

U.S. Economy Adds 223,000 Jobs in Final Month of 2022

As Americans settle into the new year, a snapshot of the United States economy from the final month of 2022 has arrived. Today, a new jobs report was released, bringing stronger-than-expected results. According to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report, the economy added 223,000 jobs in December 2022. That outpaces the 200,000 jobs that economists surveyed by MarketWatch had estimated. However, the number was the lowest in two years....

NerdWallet Names Best Banking Products, Credit Cards for 2023

With the holiday season in the rearview and 2023 now officially underway, many Americans may be taking a closer look at their finances — especially after the spending and traveling that comes with the holidays. As that happens, the site NerdWallet has just announced its "Best-Of Awards," highlighting the top banking products and credit cards across a number of categories. And while some victories were to be expected, there were...