Financial Advice

Many people think that storage units have one purpose: to shelter one’s excess possessions. Television shows like Storage Wars and Hoarders have reinforced the idea that self-storage is just a place for curios and mementos. However, there are many common scenarios in which it’s useful to have extra space on hand. Let’s look at some […]

Do you like free money? We thought you might. And a lot of banks think you might as well. That’s why they are offering bonuses to open up a bank account with them. Banks want your business, and many have offers that almost sound too good to be true. $600 to open an account? What’s […]

There’s no ideal time for a financial emergency to fall into your lap. Perhaps you arrive home to a flooded basement, or you lose your job unexpectedly. The best way to mitigate a costly emergency is to establish a fund that can cover sudden expenses. Let’s look at why emergency funds are so important and […]

There are a lot of tools in the diligent saver’s toolbox. Most are already familiar with the most popular ones, like Individual Retirement Accounts and 401(k) plans. Recent macroeconomic trends and bank rate adjustments has led to the emergence of another key savings tool. High yield savings accounts are far from new. They’ve always delivered […]