Personal Financial Advice from a former Certified Financial Planner
Can you get a real credit score for free? The answer is yes, no, maybe, and well… sort of. If you don’t like that answer, let’s jump right in with some specifics that will make it clear whether or not you can really get real credit scores for free. Real …
Recently, someone asked me about a credit card offer they received from Merrick Bank. I wasn’t familiar with Merrick Bank, so I agreed to look into it. The Merrick Bank credit card is pretty interesting for the right type of person. The Merrick Bank secure credit card lets people with …
There is a lot of good information about money management, investing, and banking on the internet. Unfortunately, there is a lot of old, incorrect, or outdated information out there as well. Here are 10 things that your bank or credit union may not do anymore, no matter what that article …
Below is a quick belt out of information and opinion before I head off with the family on a last-of-summer vacation. Don’t bother letting me know about other links, grammatical errors, or the like. I’ll go back to normal when I get back next week. Should the Fed stop raising …
Although checks are less commonly used than they once were, there are certain instances where writing a check is the only option, or just the better option. You can get a checkbook from the bank by ordering checks at your bank or credit union. However, that might be overkill if …
The Federal Reserve has been highly predictable for the last few years thanks to Covid and a brittle economy, but high inflation changed the game. Now knowing if you should open a CD before the next Fed meeting is a little trickier. However, this Fed hasn’t changed its stripes and …
New Grifin news: According to my Grifin email message, The Grifin brokerage account will change from DriveWealth LLC to Alpaca Securities LLC. While no specific reasons have been given, one can assume a cooler name didn’t hurt. Seriously, as Grifin users this will have no effect on you other than …
Remote work is changing every aspect of the modern professional’s life. No more long commutes. No more monthly parking expenses. Maybe even no more car. How remote work taxes occur is the next frontier. Taxes for Remote Work The evolution of the workplace has seen a significant shift towards remote …
Alright, here is the short, short version typed up as fast as I possibly can, while I wait for my documents at the title company. In Washington D.C. they have been stretching legislation to lift more than it as designed to since before they built the Congressional building. This time, …
State government pension plans represent a touchstone of public finance, providing long-term financial stability for millions of public sector workers. This comprehensive, yet focused guide will take you through what these pension plans are, how they function, and the benefits workers receive in their retirement years. How Does a Local …