(Follow-up 11/27: CNBC reports that progress had been made towards customers getting their funds back, although not everything has been resolved.) Beam Financial was yet another fintech app that promised a high interest rate along with (what they … [Read the rest]
While my investment portfolio is designed for total return, I also track the income produced. Stock dividends are the portion of profits that businesses have decided they don't need to reinvest into their business. The dividends may suffer some … [Read the rest]
I support the idea of skin in the game, and I wish more "experts" would simply share what they actually own. Here's my current portfolio update as of November 2020, including all of our 401k/403b/IRAs, taxable brokerage accounts, and savings bonds … [Read the rest]
Amazon is offering targeted customers $10 off your next $20+ purchase when you activate the promo and make a purchase via Amazon app. Note: I was only able to activate this promo by clicking the promo link on my smartphone browser. Items must be … [Read the rest]
Investment research firm Morningstar has released their annual 529 College Savings Plans gold/silver/bronze medalist ratings for 2020. While the full ratings and plan analysis for every individual plan are restricted to paid premium members, the … [Read the rest]
As a follow-up to my post about MYGA fixed annuities, here are the details of my personal purchase to help remove some of the mystery from MYGAs. I bought the Personal Choice Annuity 5 annuity from Sentinel Security Life Insurance Company. … [Read the rest]
The TopCashBack shopping portal is currently offering 6% cash back on gift cards and 5% cash back on all other items at SamsClub.com for a limited-time. Rakuten ($30 new user bonus) is also offering 3% cash back at Sam's Club "with no … [Read the rest]
Chase has announced a new Peloton membership benefits for Chase Sapphire Reserve and Preferred cardholders: Chase Sapphire Reserve card now includes up to $120 in statement credits on Peloton Digital and All-Access Memberships through December … [Read the rest]
American Express has announced new Uber perks for US holders of the American Express Gold Card, the American Express Green Card, or The Platinum Card from American Express. First, consumer Platinum, Gold and Green cardholders can enroll now for a … [Read the rest]
I've been seeing a lot of articles about alternatives to traditional bonds and their ultra-low interest rates. The 5-year US Treasury rate is closer to zero than even 1%, an all-time low even considering the past decade (source): Warnings … [Read the rest]
The best sentence about personal finance that I've read this week is from Beware of Financial Alchemy by Adam Collins of Movement Capital. There are only a few things you can control that have a big impact on your finances: If you’re young, how … [Read the rest]
Newly added and extended benefits as of November 2020. The Chase Sapphire Preferred card and Chase Sapphire Reserve card have been very popular for their generous travel and dining perks, but right now travel and dining aren't really happening. … [Read the rest]
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