changed app

The Changed App Review – Paying Off Debt with Spare Change

Round-up apps are everywhere in the fintech space. Think, Acorns, Chime, and Stash.  The Changed app does things a bit differently. Instead of earmarking your round-ups to save or invest, this micro-saving app uses round-ups from everyday purchases to help you pay off debt.  Learn more about this round-up tool, how it can help you…

chase total checking

Chase Total Checking℠ Review 2024 – $300 Account Opening Bonus

If you’re looking for a basic, but solid checking account, consider Chase Total Checking℠. While you won’t earn a high APY or get tons of perks with this account, it delivers on several fronts, offering features like Chase QuickDeposit, online bill pay, and QuickPay with Zelle. And because of Chase’s wide footprint, it’s a good…

budgeting moves

8 Budgeting Moves to Make Before 2024

If you’re one of the 44% of Americans who set a New Year’s resolution, chances are, you’re focusing on one of four goals — to exercise, eat better, lose weight, or save money.  Whether you’re a New Year’s resolution devotee or not, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your finances and fine-tune your approach to reaching…

upstart app

Upstart Review – Personal Loans for Average and Fair Credit

Looking for a way to get quick cash or a personal loan? You’re not alone. More than half of Americans report having taken out a personal loan in their lifetime. But it can be hard for those with little credit history or not great credit scores to get an unsecured loan. Enter Upstart. Founded by…

myFICO

myFICO Review 2024 – The King of Credit Scores

Did you know the FICO score is used by 90% of lenders? That’s why it’s important to understand your score, what played into it, plus how it plays into your interest rates for a mortgage, auto loan, or credit card.  myFICO, a division of Fair Isaac, offers consumers tools to monitor their credit, track their…

health savings account

What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) and How Does it Work?

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that can be used to pay for medical care if you have an HSA-eligible plan, or a high-deductible healthcare plan (HDHP).  You’ve probably heard more and more about HSAs in recent years, as HDHPs have increased in popularity. In fact, more than half of workers in the private…