Stash App Review 2021

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterMicro-Investing apps aim to make investing more inclusive, easier to understand and less intimidating.The Stash app is a popular choice for new investors because it lets you begin investing with just $5.Stash can create a diversified investment portfolio for you based on your financial goals and risk tolerance, offering a user-friendly way to kickstart your investment journey.Or you can pick from more than 3,000 individual stocks,

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Try the 4-Gift Rule to Keep Your Holiday Spending in Check

by Meghan McAtasney, Nicole DowThose of us who have fond memories of opening stacks of presents under the tree on Christmas morning want to re-create that same magical feeling for our kids when the holidays roll around.We want their eyes to grow wide when they see what’s waiting for them to unwrap. We want their hearts to burst with joy when they find they got just what they wanted.What we

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Dear Penny: Can My Husband Stop His Brother From Stealing His Inheritance?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorMy husband’s brother took their mother to his accountant to make sure her mutual funds, stocks and banking accounts were being taken care of and that nobody would be able to extort money from her. She is wealthy. The will stated everything was to be split equally, half and half. She has two homes. My husband’s brother has taken one of the

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How to Become a Mortician and Other Jobs in the Funeral Industry

by JoEllen Schilke Quick NavigationThere are a lot of reasons for thinking about becoming a funeral director, the funeral industry’s preferred term for mortician.For one, the unemployment rate is low. For another, there’s always a need.And, it is one of the careers that does not require a bachelor’s degree that still pays well. Funeral directors make an average of $55,000 a year. That’s the average and some directors with more

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One Finance Pays You Interest 50 Times the National Average

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterMost bank accounts these days pay you a tiny little pittance in interest on your money, and they’re eager to charge you hefty $35 overdraft fees whenever they can. That’s how the big banks make their profits.Why let them rip you off? Luckily, we’ve found a banking service that pays you the highest interest rate we’ve seen in some time. It’s called One, and it pays you

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M1 Finance Review: Pros and Cons

by Timothy MooreContributor M1 Finance is a fee-free way to invest that lets you be as hands-on or hands-off as you want to be. The M1 Basic account is completely free (minus the typical fees associated with investing), but you can unlock even more potential out of M1 Plus, which is free for the first year and then $125 thereafter. Supported investment accounts include individual and joint taxable accounts, retirement

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The Pros and Cons of Using an iBuyer to Sell Your House

by Robert BruceSenior Writer“Looking to move? We will pay instant cash for your home! Call ……”You might have seen that kind of offer on a billboard or a homemade sign posted to a telephone pole.The concept has been around for years. Want to sell your home fast? There’s usually someone willing to buy it – as long as you’re willing to take less than market value.The newest take on this

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CIT Bank Review 2021

by Jamie Cattanach, Whitney Hansen When it comes to banking, most of us are just looking for something convenient and free … but it’s that much better when your checking account can actually help you earn money, too. For that, CIT Bank is your answer. If you’re willing to move to an online banking system — that is, one where your account is entirely online and you don’t have access

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Travel Freebies and Deals for 10 Fabulous U.S. Cities

by Matt Matasci Quick Navigation Great Travel Freebies and Deals in 10 Must-Visit Cities Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles Las Vegas Santa Fe, New Mexico New Orleans Charleston, South Carolina Washington, D.C. New York City Chicago After a year and a half of travel restrictions, stay-at-home orders and individual health concerns, the world is opening back up and that’s music to the ears of those of us traveling again. But

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23 Ideas for Cheap Christmas Decorations

by Nicole DowSenior WriterThe weather’s getting colder. The days are getting shorter. Before you know it, Christmas will be here.While you’re out shopping for gifts, it can be very tempting to add a bunch of holiday decorations to your cart to help get your home looking merry and bright. But the cost of Christmas decorations often gets overlooked when making your holiday budget — and you end up spending way

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