Zero commissions might be the hottest trend in online investing, and 3 commission-free brokers are leading the way. Since stock exchanges charge small trading fees, online trades through these commission-free brokers aren’t completely free, but traditional commissions were significant barriers for small and beginning investors. Robinhood led the way by […]
Internet-only and FDIC-insured Redneck Bank currently pays 2.5% for its money market and 3% for checking
Cyber Monday is sobering for many Americans. It’s not just because they realize how much they spent over the past 3 days. On the Monday after Black Friday, many discover that their credit card accounts have been used fraudulently. Debit and credit cards are skimmed before the heavy shopping weekend. […]
Most credit card providers offer credit card alerts and notifications to inform consumers about their credit card accounts in real time via email, text message or push notifications from a mobile app or website. You can use these 22 credit card alerts to: Detect fraud Manage credit Protect your identity […]
With new services and mobile apps using P2P payments (and apologies to Paul Simon), paying your lover or your friends has never been easier. But be careful – sending digital cash can ruin your relationships in many ways. You just whip out the Zelle, Giselle. Make a new PayPal, Sal. […]
“How do I pay without a credit card, Dad?” My daughter learned to budget and manage her credit in high school. Yes, there were late payment fees and interest. These were painful lessons made less so by low credit limits and low expectations for credit ratings. My painful lesson came […]
“What’s in YOUR wallet?” You’ve heard the advertisement (unless you haven’t seen any TV in the last 2 years). But it’s a fair question – one that should be answered at least annually. Right now, I have a Costco Amex, a Chase Sapphire Visa, and a Schwab Invest First Visa (which pays […]
Who says books about investing are boring? (queue the theme from Rocky) In A Random Walk Down Wall Street, Princeton University professor of economics Burton G. Malkiel attacks technical analysis and, specifically, John Magee, co-author of Technical Analysis of Stock Trends. How does the technical analyst respond? Freaks, Religious Fanatics, Vampires, […]