Last week I wrote about some of the new and different ways airlines are collecting fees, rendering many base fare comparisons moot. Well, as it turns out, a similar phenomenon has also been affecting a different part of the travel sector for years. I speak, of course, of the hotel...
There's more good news for small business owners looking to raise capital: approval rates for small business loans continued to rise in September. According to Biz2Credit's Small Business Lending Index, banks both large and small approved more of the loan applications they received in September than they did in August. Furthermore...
Whether it’s a logo, jingle, or product, many well-known brands have built their reputation on the basis of a particular aspect of their company. For example, the Nike swoosh is instantly recognizable around the world, while the catchphrase “taste the rainbow” will be forever associated with Skittles. But symbols and...
For a currency known for its rapid price fluctuations, Bitcoin has managed to stay relatively stable in recent weeks. In fact the leading cryptocurrency saw volatility fall to a 17-month low with prices mostly staying between $6,200 and $6,800 over the past eight weeks. As a result some are suggesting that Bitcoin...
It’s time again for my favorite feature here on Dyer News: a look at my top 10 personal finance articles of the month. With the autumn leaves starting to change colors, life and work changes were a popular topic this month. Similarly many bloggers shared tips for obtaining side hustles...
The U.S. economy had something to celebrate last month as unemployment reached its lowest level in nearly 49 years. Sitting at just 3.7%, this unemployment rate hasn't been seen since December of 1969. However, as CNN notes, sharing the headline with this impressive accomplishment is that fact that the number of jobs...
In a 21st century upgrade that Senator Glass and Congressman Steagall would sure shake their heads at, Bank of America has unveiled new features that make it easier for banking customers to access their investments via a streamlined app experience. Now, instead of needing to log into the Merrill Lynch app...
After a turbulent tax time in 2016, Kyle decided to invest in Quickbooks Self-Employed software for himself. Now a year later he offers his review of the service and shares how it helped his save money on his tax bill this time around.
Given the sheer number of finance apps that have hit the market over the past few years, it can be easy to fall down a rabbit hole of recommendations. However, instead of filling your phone with every application you find, perhaps a better approach is to introduce apps to your...
Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of home owners have homeowners insurance, it’s clear...
In recent years, universal basic income has been discussed by several notable figures, including Silicon Valley totems Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as well as political notables like Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders. Yet, while you might assume that, based on those names, UBI was strictly a progressive platform issue,...
It’s time again for my favorite feature here on Dyer News: a look at my top 10 personal finance articles of the month. With the autumn leaves starting to change colors, life and work changes were a popular topic this month. Similarly many bloggers shared tips for obtaining side hustles...