Should You Get Another Credit Card? Probably. Here’s Why.

My friend Andrew has the fattest wallet I’ve ever seen in my life. I don’t know how it’s possible to cram as much into a leather billfold as he manages to wedge in there. It’s…

Here’s Why I Just Opened a New Online Bank Account

Why I Opened a New Online Bank Account

If you’ve been listening to the How to Money podcast for a while, you know that Matt and I get pretty excited about investment properties. I just recently took out a fairly substantial home equity…

When You Should Change Banks to Score a Higher Interest Rate

How much are you making on the money that’s sitting in your savings account?  Chances are not very much.  Interest rates for savers have been getting demolished in recent years – and even more so…

When Buying a New Car Makes Sense

Buying a new car is typically frowned upon by money nerds. Personal finance experts everywhere will trumpet the error of buying a brand new ride so quickly and fiercely that it will leave your ears…

When is it Ok to Close a Credit Card?

Credit cards can be really helpful when paying for everyday purchases and monthly bills. That is, of course, if you pay your bill in full when it arrives. And although most Americans have closed a…

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