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The Top Five Best Investing Apps That Let You Invest For Free In 2019

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Investing doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are 5 investing apps that let you invest for free so you can build your portfolio.

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H&R Block Alternatives: 3 Other Savvy Options

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H&R Block is an extremely popular tax software for many individuals, but not the best for everyone. Here’s our best H&R Block alternatives.

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SoFi Money Review — Checking with a Solid Interest Rate

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In this SoFi Money review you’ll learn about this hybrid account that has a strong interest rate and features like a checking account.

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Shopkick Review: A Fun Shopping App with Rewards

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This Shopkick review will cover how the app works — showing you how rewards work and exploring if using the app is worthwhile.

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How To Spend Your Tax Refund: 11 Ways To Do It Wisely

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Here are 11 ways that you can spend your tax refund wisely, and save for your future, including saving in an IRA, working on an E-Fund.

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The Five Best Money Management Apps of 2019 to Help You

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If you want to get your finances on track this year, The College Investor can help. Here are five of the best money management apps.

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TaxAct Alternatives: 3 Other Popular Choices

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If you’re not satisfied with TaxAct, there are lots of other great alernative software programs to get you dialed in. Here are 3.

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Best 12 Month CD Rates in 2019

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Looking to purchase a CD for 12 months to lock in a year’s worth of great interest rates? Click here to see our top 5 picks for 2019.

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Wealthfront Review: A Top Notch RoboAdvisor

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If you’re looking to start investing with a robo-advisor, Wealthfront is a great option. Check out this review to learn more.

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How To Do Your Own Taxes (One Method Is WAY Easier To DIY!)

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For most, free filing with the IRS or tax prep software is best, but others have complex situations. Here’s to know how to do your own taxes.

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How to Set Up an IRS Payment Plan If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes

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If you want to pay your entire tax bill at once but don’t have the money, what do you do? This article explains some of your options!

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TurboTax Alternatives: 3 Other Popular Options

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With many great tax software programs available, there are several alternatives to TurboTax if you aren’t satisfied with them. Here’s three.

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Evati Review: Does This Service Make Investing Easy?

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Learn about Evati’s features and pricing. Here are some things to consider when deciding if investing with Evati makes sense for you.

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How to Get Your Tax Refund If You Don’t Have a Bank Account

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There are various ways to receive your tax refund when you don’t have a bank account. One is to cash a check using an app. Learn more here!

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Brigit Review: Get Some Cash Before Your Account Runs Out

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This Brigit review explains how the service works, what it costs, and if there are some alternatives. Learn how the Brigit loan works here.

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Tuition Insurance | Here’s How It Works

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Tuition insurance is one way to protect your investment in your education, one of the largest investments young people make in themselves.

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The Best Tax Software For Students & Grads [How To File For Free]

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We break down the best tax software for students and how students can take advantage of free tax filing even with student loan interest.

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Tax Deadline This Year: Monday April 15, 2019

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The tax deadline this year is the normal date for the first time in years. You can file your taxes until Monday, April 15, 2019 this year.

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The Best Credit Cards To Maximize Travel Rewards

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We break down the best credit cards that allow you to maximize credit card travel rewards so you can get the most of your spend.

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The 2019 Side Hustlin’ Student Scholarship Opportunity

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We’re proud to offer a $2000 scholarship opportunity to the student who shares the best story about how they are earning money in school.

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The Best Places to Acquire Online Business Loans

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Here is how you can use a small business loan and what to watch out for. Also, you’ll discover some of the best places to get a loan!

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