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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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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