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Robinhood Review – Are Commission Free Trades Worth It?

Last Updated On October 22, 2019 Robert Farrington 106 Comments

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Robinhood has become a dominant force in the investing industry – offering commission free trades to its users, the ability to trade options and even crypto currency, and now it even has checking and savings accounts with a high yield! It bills itself as the future of money (both investing and now banking) – with $0 […]

federal funds rate

What Is the Federal Funds Rate and Why Does It Matter?

Last Updated On October 19, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Did you know that the federal funds rate actually affects consumers? Not sure how? Dive into the reason why and get a good understanding!

Cleo review

Cleo Review: AI-Powered Money-Saving Assistant

Last Updated On October 17, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Wouldn’t it be nice to type natural language and get helpful information about your finances? Take a look at this Cleo review for more!

Tiller Money

Tiller Money Review: Track Spending and Create a Budget

Last Updated On October 31, 2019 Hannah Rounds Leave a Comment

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If you need to track your expenses and create a budget, and you love spreadsheets, you should check out this Tiller Money review. Learn more!

Schedule SE

What Is Schedule SE? The Tax Form For The Self-Employed

Last Updated On October 16, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Learn the basics of Schedule SE, who should file Schedule SE, and also get some advice on making filing easier for you!

ReceiptPal

ReceiptPal Review: Submit Receipts, Earn Gift Cards!

Last Updated On October 16, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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In this ReceiptPal review you’ll learn how you can earn points and gift cards for submitting receipts to ReceiptPal. Is it right for you?

business ideas

15 Best Online Business Ideas to Make Money from Anywhere

Last Updated On October 15, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Yes, you can make money online! Here are the best online business ideas to help you make money right from your own home — or anywhere else!

Form 8379

Filing Injured Spouse Form 8379 for Student Loan Offsets

Last Updated On October 14, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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If your spouse owes past-due taxes or has delinquent Federal student loan debt, check out Form 8379. Read about it here and get started!

interest rates

Today’s Interest Rates and Finding the Best Mortgage Rates

Last Updated On October 14, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Want to know today’s interest rates? Find out about mortgage rates and the factors that are involved when determining mortgage rates.

Make Money From Your Car

How To Make Money With Your Car [From A Person Who Did It]

Last Updated On October 11, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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We break down how you can make money from your car by renting it out on Turo, with a case study from a person who did it.

SmartPath

SmartPath Review: Connect with a Real (Human) Financial Coach

Last Updated On October 11, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for a one-on-one coaching service that helps you with your finances? Take a look at this SmartPath review and discover one!

Charlie review

Charlie Review: Text Message Budgeting and Money Assistant

Last Updated On October 22, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Need some help saving money? Charlie is a financial assistant — a program that helps you save money through advice. Read this Charlie review!

Emma app

Emma App Review: Analyze Your Spending and Saving

Last Updated On October 31, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Wouldn’t it be nice to have your spending and saving analyzed? You can, with the Emma app. Read about it in this Emma app review today!

credit score ranges

Credit Score Ranges and What They Mean for Your Money

Last Updated On October 8, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Learn how credit scores are used by lenders and what credit score ranges mean for your financial life. Also, here’s how to get your score!

income sharing agreements

The Ultimate Guide To Income Sharing Agreements (ISAs)

Last Updated On October 7, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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What is an ISA? How does a student loan compare to an income sharing agreement? What are the pros and cons of this agreement? Take a look!

dividend growth investing

What Is Dividend Growth Investing And How to Get Started

Last Updated On October 4, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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What is dividend investing? Take a look at how dividend investing works in this in-depth article. Get started with dividend investing here!

BMO Harris Bank review

BMO Harris Bank Review: A Large, Full-Service Bank

Last Updated On October 29, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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If you’re looking for a full-service bank, and don’t care about perks much, take a look at this BMO Harris Bank review. Is it right for you?

Public review

Public Review: Another Commission-Free Brokerage

Last Updated On November 1, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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Wouldn’t it be nice to trade without having to pay a commission? You can, with Public. Read this Public review to learn how to get started!

Schedule D

What Is Schedule D? Here Is an Overview of the Schedule!

Last Updated On September 30, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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What is Schedule D? Learn the basics right here so you can get started on preparing the schedule for your income taxes.

Sweep Account

What is a Sweep Account and How Do I Use It?

Last Updated On October 2, 2019 Robert Farrington 24 Comments

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Every brokerage account has a “sweep” feature, which is what happens to you cash when it’s not invested. Are you making the most of it?

mileage tracking apps

Top Mileage Tracking Apps and Why They Matter for Taxes

Last Updated On October 16, 2019 Robert Farrington 1 Comment

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Do you travel for work as a business owner? If so, check out these top mileage tracking apps and see if one can help you keep your taxes low!

Schedule E

What Is Schedule E? Here’s an Overview and Summary!

Last Updated On October 1, 2019 Robert Farrington Leave a Comment

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What is Schedule E? Sometimes it’s nice to get an overview and summary of complex IRS forms. That’s what you’ll find right here!