Gift With Caution! 5 Presents That Have Big Financial Strings Attached
KEY POINTS Pets are wonderful, but picking one out is very personal. Your spa gift certificate may not cover the cost of a tip — or necessary child care. Buying a car as a surprise gift for someone is in no way a good idea. Check out the card […] Click here to view original […]
7 Habits of the Super Rich You Can Adopt Today
KEY POINTS A whopping 80% of rich people spend an hour each day setting goals. The wealthy spend time learning new things. The super rich save, invest, and find new ways to grow their wealth. Check out the card that won our Best No Annual Fee Credit Card award […] Click here to view original […]
The art of quitting
Cece Xie doesn’t mince words. “I really do think that I hate quitting,” the 32-year-old says. Although she was raised with the notion that quitting was bad, somehow, the lawyer and writer became an advocate for quitting. She never quite pictured a career outside of law, but when Xie […] Click here to view original […]
Should You Buy a Used Car Through Costco?
KEY POINTS The Costco Auto Program offers members-only pricing and incentives on both new and used cars. While the prices you’ll get on used cars are lower than dealers’ advertised prices, that doesn’t mean you’ll always get the best possible deal through Costco. If you’re a skilled negotiator, you […] Click here to view original […]
Should you trust personal finance advice from a ‘finfluencer’?
A growing number of creators are doling out tips online for how to spend, save and invest. Is it a modern approach to financial literacy – or a big red flag? W When Yasmin Purnell started blogging in 2017, she planned to share her experiences of becoming a digital […] Click here to view original […]
Investing app Robinhood is an easy-to-use option for active traders that’s known for its low fees
Robinhood’s app makes it easy to start investing right from your phone. Our experts answer readers’ investing questions and write unbiased product reviews ( here’s how we assess investing products ). Paid non-client promotion: In some cases, we receive a commission from our partners . Our opinions are always […] Click here to view original […]
We Just Received a Large Sum of Money. We Really Don’t Want It.
Photo illustration by Slate. Photo by Getty Images Plus and Spoon Graphics. Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Athena and Elizabeth here . (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, My partner and I have bought a house, have savings in the bank, and […] Click here to view original […]
You Are More Than What You’re Good At
There is something about calling myself a golfer that feels deceptive. When I’m at home, I play golf with my friends or family a few times a month. I’ve been learning the game since I was seven years old, but despite years of practice and effort, I’d still only […] Click here to view original […]
What needs to happen for North Carolina to get mobile drivers licenses
Currently, 12 states offer mobile driver’s licenses or they are implementing them as we speak, but what about North Carolina? CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Your smartphone is pretty much an all-in-one. You have your contracts, music, social media, and very soon, that could also include your driver’s license. North Carolina […] Click here to view original […]
5 Money Mistakes I Plan to Fix in My 30s
Image source: Getty Images It’s never too late to change how you manage your money. Key points Life is full of learning opportunities; as we learn more, we can make different choices. In my 30s, I intend to focus on saving money more effectively, adding to my retirement account, […] Click here to view original […]
