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Book Reviews
Money at 30: “Utopia for Realists” Book Review
Sometimes it seems that a personality goes from being nowhere on my radar to appearing everywhere I turn. One might assume this to be a case of the subconscious becoming conscious... but it’s more likely to be a symptom of a book promotion cycle. That’s the case with Dutch author Rutger Bregman, who I’ve seen mentioned across social media and podcasts as of late. While Bregman recently released a new...
Money Management Tips
FinTech Digital Banking Options: A Round-Up
Ever since the 2008 banking crisis, Americans have grown warier and warier of major banks. In turn, financial technology startups — known as "FinTechs" — have continually offered alternatives to these institutions. This began with options like peer to peer lending and, more recently, has found several startups launching their own checking and savings accounts. As a result, today, there are several FinTech banking services to choose from. Not too...
Financial
Money at 30: EveryDollar Review
For the most part, a lot of the budgeting apps I've reviewed have been fairly similar. Although they might include some different features and interfaces, they all largely do the same thing. That's what makes EveryDollar stand out as a unique option — for better or worse. So what is EveryDollar, how does it work, and what about it makes it so different? Let's take a closer look at the...
Money Management
Encircle Review — An Easy Way to Inventory Your Belongings
Take a second to think about all of the things that you own. If you're like most people, chances are that you'd be hard-pressed to make a comprehensive list of these items — let alone price them out if need be. While it may not be top of mind, there are actually some major benefits to taking an inventory of your home, ranging from renters insurance claims to keeping track...
Book Reviews
Money at 30: "Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement" Book Review
As I may have mentioned in earlier columns, I've been making a point of doing more book reviews as of late. Yet, when I set out this goal, I didn't really have a reading list in mind. That's why it's always exciting to discover a new potential option — in this case, Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement by Rachel Richards. I first heard about this book thanks to a post on...
Personal Finance
Renters Insurance: How Pennies a Day Can Save You Thousands
Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of homeowners have homeowner’s insurance, it’s clear to see that renters insurance has a real awareness problem. Despite its apparent lack of popularity, I’ve had quite a few...
Checking Account Review
