Today I want to compare two top personal finance tracking websites. We are going to look at long-time industry heavyweight Mint.com and a newer entrant: Mint Alternative Empower. I have accounts with both and I have used each site extensively. Here is what you need to know when choosing between Mint and Empower.
If you pick up the Wall Street Journal on any particular day, you might find an article that mentions HELOCs. You probably see that word on a poster or rate board at your local bank as well. You might get something in the mail (or e-mail) from your credit union advertising the best HELOC rates around. That is all great if you know what a HELOC is. Consider this post HELOCs for dummies.
My favorite online filing cabinet Manilla is officially closing its doors, so it is time for us to find other options for our online money tracking needs. Here are a few other great options that you can use to fill the gap.
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Identity theft is on the rise in the United States. According to the IRS, 2013 saw record levels of identity theft. Almost all of us know someone who has had their identity stolen. Follow these ten tips to stay smart and keep your identity to yourself.
The banking industry has changed a lot in the last 10-20 years – not by plan, but by necessity to survive. If you’re old enough, think back to what a bank did for you 20 years ago. You constantly walked into their building each week with a paper check to deposit, and you may have
In my time working as a bank manager, I saw the company make a fortune on overdraft and other fees. In fact, that was our second biggest income source after loan interest. We loved profits from fees, but there is one secret that the banks don’t tell you: how to get a fee refund.
