This is a sponsored post. Past banking problems can follow consumers longer than expected. An unpaid overdraft, closed account, or unresolved fee may later affect an application for a new checking or savings account. The useful response starts with understanding what has been reported and why. From there, consumers can verify records for accuracy, resolve…
Getting free stocks sounds almost too good to be true, but several legitimate investing platforms offer stock rewards to attract new customers or encourage referrals. The catch is that “free” doesn’t always mean you can sign up, collect a stock, and immediately cash out. Some offers require you to deposit money, maintain a certain…
I originally wrote this article in 2018 after missing a huge financial goal. When I restarted my debt repayment plan in January 2015, I told myself I would be debt-free by October 17, 2018, my 35th birthday. That date came and went, and I wasn’t debt-free. At the time, I was disappointed. I had…
Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. Most people know him as the dominant 7-foot-1 center who won four NBA championships, but basketball is only part of Shaq’s story. Since entering the NBA in 1992, Shaq has made money from basketball contracts, endorsements, restaurants, real estate, entertainment, investments, and other…
Gift cards can be great gifts, but only when they’re for stores or restaurants you actually use. We’ve probably all received a gift card that ended up sitting in a drawer because we had no plans to use it. Instead of letting an unwanted gift card collect dust, you may be able to…
Traveling doesn’t have to cost a fortune. I’ve traveled around the United States in a lot of different ways over the years. I’ve flown on budget airlines, taken road trips across the country, traveled cross-country on Amtrak, stayed with friends, used public transportation, and planned trips around sporting events. One thing I’ve learned is…
This is a contributed post. For investors weighing whether to add physical gold and silver to a retirement account, the choice of custodian and dealer matters almost as much as the decision to invest in metals at all. Augusta Precious Metals, founded in 2012, has built its reputation around three things that consistently come up…
I am a huge sports fan. My favorites are football, basketball, and baseball. Years ago, I made it a goal to visit every Major League Baseball team’s stadium. What started as a college graduation gift to myself eventually became a challenge that has lasted nearly two decades. I’ve visited ballparks all over the country, from…