Category: Personal Finance

Personal Finance
Credit Bureaus Make Free Weekly Credit Reports Permanent
by Kyle Burbank
The three major credit bureaus in the United States have announced that consumers will be able to access their credit reports for free going forward. What's happening: This week, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion confirmed that the pandemic-era feature that allows consumers to obtain their credit reports up to one time per week will now be permanent. Originally rolled out in 2020, this capability has since been extended multiple times and... 
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My Biggest Personal Finance Flaw
by Kyle Burbank
Last month (actually just a couple of weeks ago) marked seven years since I started writing about personal finance. Over that time, a lot has changed for me personally, professionally, and — most relevant to this writing — financially. Namely, the more time I've spent covering money topics and apps, the greater understanding I've gained of financial topics while also discovering helpful tools. Thus, it's easy to say that I'm... 
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The Creative Ladder, Robinhood Partner on Financial Education
by Kyle Burbank
A rising nonprofit and a well-known FinTech are working together to bring financial education to blossoming creatives. About the partnership: Recently, The Creative Ladder announced a partnership with the investment app Robinhood. Together, the two will provide financial education tools to the organization's community. As part of the partnership, Robinhood will sponsor a four-part virtual workshop covering key financial topics. The program will kick off on September 20th with "First... 
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Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — August 2023
by Fioney Staff
Welcome to Fioney's look at the top 10 personal finance articles of the month. On the first Friday of each new month, we look back at some of our favorite posts published in the weeks prior and highlight them right here. This includes a mix of sites that have become staples of our lists as well as many first-timers. To start things off this month, we'll look at a couple... 
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Should You Accept an Early Inheritance? What to Consider
by Kyle Burbank
In his book Die With Zero, one of the topics Bill Perkins explores is the idea of giving early inheritance. As he notes, giving your children funds when they're in their 20s or 30s may make more sense than making them wait until their in their 50s or 60s. After all, during those youthful years, they may want the money to buy a house, allow compound interest to work its... 
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Southwest's Limited-Time Companion Pass Offer Returns
by Kyle Burbank
Those looking to get a taste of Southwest's famed Companion Pass can currently participate in a limited-time promotion. About the offer: Southwest Airlines is once again giving flyers a chance to claim a limited-time Companion Pass. To qualify, Rapid Rewards members must first register for the promotion and book either one round-trip flight or two one-way flights by August 30th. These flights must be completed by September 30th. Customers will... 
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MNN and Magnifi Launch "Money Assistant" Podcast with "AI" Twist
by Kyle Burbank
Money News Network and the investment app Magnifi have announced the launch of a new podcast. About the show: This week, MNN and Magnifi launched the new podcast Money Assistant. According to the show's marketing, the show is hosted by Nichole Lapin alongside Nichole LApIn (with emphasis on the 'A' and 'I'). In reality, Lapin will lend her voice to embody Magnifi's AI-powered investment tool. In addition to being a...