Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. Despite that, lately it seems as though that theme has been sent into overdrive as the company has rolled out everything from a robo-advisory platform...
It's often been said that one of the keys to bettering your finances is automation. By setting up good money habits, tasks like saving and budgeting suddenly don't feel as painful. With that in mind, the app Astra takes automation to the next level, offering some unique transfer options along...
Saving money is rarely easy. Even if there is technically room in your budget, many of us need a little extra push in order to actually start setting money aside. Because of this, several FinTechs have rolled out unique solutions aimed at getting people to better their finances. Unfortunately, some...
What did we do before apps like Venmo and Square Cash? Given how easy these peer to peer (P2P) payment apps have made sending money between friends, it’s really no wonder why they’ve become so popular. That said there is one minor flaw in these apps: you typically need to...
Earlier this year, I decided that one of my goals for 2020 was to do more book reviews. Somehow, this became both easier and harder to attain as quarantine set in. So, with my local library closed, I instead turned to Amazon to see what titles I should add to...
Long Game is a personal finance app that rewards users for setting aside money in a savings account by allowing them to unlock games of chance that could potentially add to their stash. It's a novel concept to be sure — but does it actually work?
For many Americans, the past few weeks have brought some major financial changes. While some are just trying to stay afloat, others are already looking ahead and searching for ways that they can be more prepared the next time around. For this latter group, a tool that could help them...
Americans seem to have a love-hate relationship with insurance. While many love the benefits that come with being covered by health insurance, car insurance, renters insurance, etc., seeking out a policy isn’t always top of mind. Furthermore, when it comes to certain types of insurance such as life insurance, many...