The Great Auto Loan Scam: How Not to Be a Victim
The interest rate on your car loan is based on your credit score, right? Well, not always. Watch out for the great auto loan scam!
Steve's Latest Articles
Optima Tax Relief Review 2024: Are They Legit? What Do They Cost?
Optima Tax Relief is a legitimate tax relief company that provides services nationwide through an online portal. If your tax problem is relatively simple, you may be better off addressing it on your own, but if you’re overwhelmed by the prospect of dealing with the IRS, Optima Tax Relief offers an option.
How Much Money Do I Need to Invest to Make $3,000 a Month?
Last week I asked myself how much money do I need to invest to make $3,000 a month. In this article, we propose three different ways that require different skills and different initial investments.
SPY vs QQQ: Index Fund Faceoff
SPY and QQQ are two of the most visible ETFs out there, but which is right for you? We put them head to head, SPY vs QQQ, to help you choose.
Financial Illiteracy Education: How We Teach Bad Financial Habits
Financial literacy education can help, but it has to overcome financial illiteracy education: the way we actively teach bad money habits.
How to Buy Starlink Stock
Starlink's rapid growth has investors wondering how to buy Starlink stock. Here are some possible ways to do it.
How to Buy Blue Origin Stock: Is It Actually Possible?
The billionaire space race is in the news and investors are wondering how to buy Blue Origin stock. Here's the score.
How to Buy Twitter Stock in 2024, Really
Twitter's high visibility and the involvement of Elon Musk have investors wondering how to buy Twitter stock. Is it possible?
How to Get Out of a Timeshare Legally in 2024
A timeshare can be an expensive liability, no matter how good the salespeople sound. Here's how you can get out of an unwanted timeshare.
401(k) Loan vs. Personal Loan: Which Is Best for You?
Personal loans and 401(k) loans can both solve an urgent financial problem. To make the best choice, review the pros and cons of both.
Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy
Debt settlement and bankruptcy are options if you have no way to pay your debts. Let's find out which is the better choice.
How to Buy OpenAI Stock
OpenAI product Chat GPT has attracted a surge of attention, and that has investors wondering how to buy OpenAI stock. Here's a closer look.
Cheese Credit Builder Review 2024: Build Credit and Savings
Cheese is a relatively new provider of credit-builder loans. Find out what they do and how they can help you build credit.
Why Are Banks Failing? Can You Lose Your Money?
A string of bank failures in March 2023 led to fears of a financial meltdown. Why are banks failing? We take a closer look.
How to Buy CATL Stock in 2024: What You Need to Know
CATL is the world's dominant manufacturer of EV batteries. That dominance has investors wondering hot to buy CATL stock
PayZen: A Better Way to Finance Medical Bills
Medical debt is a pervasive problem in the US, even with insurance. PayZen offers financing without interest or fees. Here's how it works.
SNAP Benefits 2024: Food Stamps Benefits are Being Reduced
Since March 2020 recipients of SNAP benefits (Food Stamps) have been getting extra allotments. Those are now being phased out.
Why is the Dollar the World’s Currency?
Why is the dollar the world's currency? We look at the dollar's role, how it evolved, and where it's likely to go in the future.
Average Car Loan Interest Rates by Credit Score (February 2024)
See the current average car loan interest rates for different credit score ranges, and find out how your credit score can impact your car financing options.
What’s Happening With Interest Rates? 12 Common Questions Answered
Interest rates are in the news. Here are answers to 12 common questions that Americans are asking about interest rates.
Inflation Survey: Impact and Responses
How are Americans responding to rising prices? This inflation survey gives us some idea of inflation's impact and consumer responses.
