I write about fintech and fintech banking apps a lot, so I sometimes get asked what I think about these companies and how safe they are, especially given some of the negative news that’s happened with some of them in the past year. As a bit of background, most of the fintech banks you see […]
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Ally Bank Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Of all the banks out there, Ally is, without a doubt, my favorite. It’s been my primary checking account for well over a decade and the main place I put my short-term and medium-term savings, meeting all the requirements I need for a good bank account. Over the years, whenever anyone has asked me what […]
Mint Shut Down – So What Am I Using As A Mint Alternative?
Of all the money apps I’ve used over my financial life, Mint was probably the most important. Most of you reading this probably know what Mint is, but for those who don’t, Mint was a financial tracking app that let you see all of your financial accounts in one place. I first signed up for […]
Why Do I Like M1 Finance? Because It Removes Friction.
M1 Finance is an app that I talk about a decent amount on this blog. It’s good because lately, it’s been offering great signup bonuses for new users. And while I think everyone should take advantage of the signup bonus when there’s a good one (and as I’m writing this right now, they’re offering $250 […]
Why I’m Switching From Lively To A Fidelity HSA
For many years, I’ve had a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). This is a health insurance plan that, as the name would suggest, comes with a higher deductible. It saves me premium payments but leaves me on the hook for more of the medical bills. Since I’m a light user of health insurance, this is a […]
Found Business Checking Review 2025 – Free Business Checking For Gig Workers And Solopreneurs
In this Found business checking review, we’ll take a look at what Found is, the features I like about it, and whether it’s right for you.
Current Bank $50 Referral Bonus – Step by Step Guide
Current is a free fintech bank that’s offering new users a $50 referral bonus after signing up for an account using a referral link. Here’s what you need to do to earn your $50 Current referral bonus. Open a Current account using a referral link (here’s my Current referral link). Receive a direct deposit of […]
Spiral $50 Referral Bonus – Step By Step Guide
Spiral is a fintech bank that’s currently offering new customers a $50 signup bonus after opening a free checking account with them. To earn your Spiral referral bonus, you have to do the following: Open a Spiral checking account using a referral link (here’s my Spiral referral link). Deposit at least $200 into your Spiral […]
Current Bank App – A 4% Interest Savings Account On Up To $6,000
*Current is no longer offering 4% interest, and in any event, it’s no longer an account worth opening due to the other high-interest options out there that are easier to use. I’m leaving this post up for now, but if you’re looking for a better option, check out Raisin, which offers over 5% interest in […]
I Was A Victim Of Bank Fraud – Here’s What Happened
A few months ago, I woke up to a strange transaction in my checking account – a $3,000 withdrawal from my Ally checking account to a bank account I have with a fintech company called Douugh. I didn’t realize it yet, but I was about to become – or perhaps more accurately, I was – […]
