How to Refinance Your Home and Save the Most Money

Finding ways to save large chunks of money are few and far between. You can save $40 a month or more by switching your cell phone service. That’s obviously not an insignificant amount, but what...

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Why the RadWagon 4 is the Best-Value Cargo Bike on the Planet

I haven’t taken a Falcon rocket into outer space…yet. But that’s on my to-do list for 2030. That means I can’t comment on which electric bikes extraterrestrials are digging right now. But here on planet...

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Free and Automated Investing with the M1 App

Sorry Vanguard, but it’s time to introduce everyone to your more tech-savvy younger brother, M1 Finance. Anyone who listens to the podcast knows how much we love Vanguard’s low-cost index funds and how they can...

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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...

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Avoiding Surprises: How Marriage and Tax Filing Status Impacts your Federal Student Loans

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year – tax time! Federal student loan debt is odd in the sense that tax filing status matters if you’re on an income-driven repayment plan. How you may ask? If...

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These Freelance Skills are in High Demand

Now that the winter doldrums have set in, you may find yourself daydreaming of a warm sunny beach. Or maybe you just wish you were able to sleep a little longer in your soft cozy...

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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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