13 smart gifts for the genius kids in your life
Finding the perfect gift for your grandchildren can be tough, and if you’ve got a particularly smart grandchild, it can be even harder. You want to find a present that can help nurture their gifts, […]
7 alternatives to bank loans for business startups
As a solopreneur, it’s important to align yourself with a banker who can help you vet your ideas, make introductions, and assist with collecting money and processing payments. But when you’re starting out, a bank […]
78 facts about World War II you may not know
On Dec. 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Seventy-eight years later, we still remember the attack as the moment the United States finally entered World War II. As […]
Top ways managing money has changed since 2010
Remember when opening a savings account required visiting a bank? Or when the primary way to track spending was by recording purchases and deposits in your checkbook ledger? The rise of the internet and the […]
Poll. Most Americans aren’t feeling the giving spirit this holiday season
After a long year of ups and downs, the giving season is finally upon us! There’s just something about the vibe and holidays in November and December that brings out our desire to spend time […]
How small businesses can fight payroll fraud
You want to trust people. You hired hard-working employees who have glowing references and you believe they are a large part of why your small business is so successful. But what if they’re also the […]
How depression can affect your life insurance options
When you apply for life insurance, it can feel like the most intimate details of your life are on display. Most life insurance is medically underwritten, which means that the insurer looks at your health when […]
How to remove derogatory items from your credit report
Whether you’re surprised to see them or knew they were there, it’s never fun to see derogatory items on your credit reports. From collections accounts to charge-offs to late payments to bankruptcies, these items can […]
How couples can avoid those awkward holiday money conversations
Gift-giving season is here. For those in a relationship, it can be an added challenge to find the perfect gift for that special someone. And while you can’t put a price on love, some couples […]
Do you know how apps are using your financial data?
While more than half of consumers use apps to help them manage their finances, new research suggests that most don’t understand how much of their financial data is being collected and how it’s being used. Given the […]