Opinion

I’ve Used Empower for 9 Years: What I Love & What Could Improve

Personal Capital, now Empower, is an investment app that offers investment analysis and retirement planning tools. It's also a full-service…

Read More »

Opinion: Why I Love Using Mint

When my editor prompted us on which personal finance app we’d recommend without hesitation, I didn’t have to think long.…

Read More »

Opinion: Why I Think Capital One Is a (Nearly) Perfect Bank

When I opened my first bank account, naturally, I used the same bank as my parents. Sixteen-year-old me had no…

Read More »

Opinion: Why I Love Using the Revolut App: My Four Fave Features

Having a good money management tool on your phone is essential when you're busy. And if you’re like me and…

Read More »

Opinion: Why I Opened a Chime Account This Year & Don’t Regret It

As freelancers, my husband and I have redone our budgeting method about 50 times. With fluctuating incomes, sticking to the…

Read More »

Opinion: 5 Reasons I Didn’t Open a High-Yield Savings Account in 2023

With interest rates rising above 2% and fresh features like unlimited withdrawals, there hasn’t been a better time to open…

Read More »

Opinion: Why I Don’t Use Investment Advisors To Manage My Money

For decades, consumers have turned to advisors employed by big-name, full-service Wall Street brokerage firms to manage their investments. These…

Read More »

Opinion: Why I Bought Bitcoin and I’m Not Selling for the Foreseeable Future

I count myself among a growing share of those who have owned Bitcoin. While some have gotten cold feet and…

Read More »

Opinion: 6 Reasons Why I Don’t Invest in Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has been all the rage recently. However, there are several reasons why I believe that cryptocurrency is not a…

Read More »