The Scary Clause in Fixed Index Annuity Contracts — My Money Blog
Allan Roth takes a closer look at the role of fixed index annuities as part of an “efficient” portfolio, and as usual finds all of the holes in the argument…
The Best Economy Seat To Book For A Long-Haul Flight
Modern day air travel is famously not the most comfortable experience. After all, who wants to sit in a cramped seat next to strangers in a pressurized metal tube for…
John Dean Needs Just 5 Blunt Words To Sum Up New Trump Indictment
John Dean, who served as White House counsel to President Richard Nixon, on Monday summed up the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump by saying: “It’s much bigger than…
Top 10 Best Small Business Credit Card Bonus Offers – August 2023 — My Money Blog
Updated August 2023. Do you have small business income or work as an independent contractor? Freelance, Uber/Lyft, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Airbnb? A small business credit card separates your personal and…
Top 10 Best Credit Card Bonus Offers – August 2023 (Updated) — My Money Blog
Updated and checked August 2023. That space in your wallet or purse is valuable, and you should be the one to get that value. By being smart and picky, you…
The Most Important Questions To Ask Your New Roommate
Living with a roommate is a rite of passage for many people at various points of their life, whether it’s your freshman year of college or you’re living away from…
I Will ‘IMMEDIATELY’ Ask for New Judge, New Venue in Jan. 6 Trial
Just two days after prosecutors requested a protective order to prevent Donald Trump from posting on social media about the legal case regarding his actions to subvert the 2020 election…
Facebook User Privacy Class Action Settlement (File a Claim Soon)
Facebook has another class action settlement, this one for $725 million and different from the last $90 million one. Lots of people will be eligible: If you were a Facebook…
$200 Checking Bonus + $150 Debit Card Bonus — My Money Blog
First Tech Federal Credit Union has a $200 + $150 checking bonus with promo code NEW2023. The promo is a little involved, requiring a decent-sized direct deposit for multiple months…
7 Ways To Cut College Costs For Your Child
If you’re a parent, worrying about how to pay for college begins as soon as your child is born. What kind of savings account should you open? How much can…
Brightly flashing ‘X’ sign removed from the former Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed.…
Platinum Savings 5.05% APY, 11-Month No Penalty CD 4.90% APY, 6-Month 5.00% APY — My Money Blog
Platinum Savings now up to 5.05% APY. CIT Bank (not to be confused with Citi Bank) is an online-only bank that I keep open and going back to due to…
Earn Rewards For Paying Rent w/ Any Landlord (August 1st Promo w/ Virgin Atlantic) — My Money Blog
August 1st Bilt Rent Day reminder. The Bilt Mastercard is great for all renters, plus they roll out special promos on the first of every month (“Rent Day”). This month,…
What You Should Know About Air Travel Carbon Offsets
There are many important steps to take when traveling by plane, from packing a pair of compression socks to ensuring your passport is up to date if flying internationally. But…
Japan police arrest woman, parents in beheading of man at hotel in Hokkaido entertainment district
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police said they arrested a woman and her parents in a beheading case in a popular night entertainment district in Japan’s northern city of Sapporo, where…
How To Get The Most Out Of A Fancy Hotel Stay
Staying at a luxury hotel is an unforgettable experience that most people don’t get to enjoy too often. So when you save up your pennies or pool together your credit…
This UPS worker fired back at a commenter who said drivers don’t deserve $42/hour because it takes ‘zero skill’ — explains the real reason they could go on strike
‘That’s what solidarity is’: This UPS worker fired back at a commenter who said drivers don’t deserve $42/hour because it takes ‘zero skill’ — explains the real reason they could…
Experts Predict What Summer Travel Will Really Be Like This Year
Taking a nice summer vacation is a privilege and joy. But unfortunately, the state of summer travel last year had some … nightmarish elements, to say the least. Will the…
SEC Formally Accepts BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Application for Review
BlackRock’s application to offer a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been added to the official docket of the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of its proposed rule change…
Effective Strategies For Paying Off Debt
Debt is hardly a fun topic, but it’s important to take seriously if you’re one of the hundreds of millions of Americans with student loans, credit card debt, mortgages, auto…