News & Interviews

50+ experts

27 million readers

91k followers

Our news team investigates the technologies, benefits, costs, and limitations of leading financial products and services. Hear from personal finance leaders, resource providers, and finfluencers so you can make smart money moves.

From the Industry's Top Experts

John Ulzheimer Credit Expert
Erica Sandberg Finance Expert
Andrea Woroch Savings Expert
Ashley Fricker Senior Editor
BestCashCow Adds Rate Change History and Climate Grades to Its In-Depth Bank Comparison Resources

BestCashCow Adds Rate Change History and Climate Grades to Its Comparisons

Comparing bank rates can be cumbersome if you don’t have the right tools. BestCashCow... read more »

Credit Unions

Telhio Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Service to Members, Communities, and the Credit Union Mission

4,505 views

7 min read

Telhio Credit Union Celebrates 90 Years of Community Service

Television viewers can learn about Telhio Credit Union through the PBS “Opportunity Knock$” financial reality series. The Telhio team... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 6/18/24

Loans

This Private Commercial Real Estate Lender Cuts Through the Clutter To Produce Money-Making Wins

6,279 views

5 min read

Private Lending That Produces Money-Making Wins

Traditional commercial real estate lenders operate in a confined space that closes off opportunity when time is of the essence. Since 1989,... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 6/13/24

Bills

MoneySavingPro Helps Consumers Hang Up on Ballooning Phone Bills Through Low-Cost Carriers

7,271 views

5 min read

MoneySavingPro Helps Consumers Hang Up on Ballooning Phone Bills

Think again if you believe the big mobile carriers have your best financial interests at heart. That’s the message from Rob Webber at... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 6/6/24

Banks

A Century of Service: Gate City Bank’s Mission Is To Make Lives Better

12,798 views

7 min read

A Century of Service: Gate City Bank Enters Its Next 100 Years

North Dakota’s Gate City Bank celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023, a rare milestone in the financial world. Understanding the mutual... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 5/31/24

Personal Finance

Marriage Kids and Money’s Andy Hill Sheds Light on the Journey to Financial Independence With Dependents

7,337 views

5 min read

Andy Hill on the Journey to Financial Independence With Dependents

Individuals who struggle to master their finances may find the challenge intensifies when they have a growing family to support. Andy Hill... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/30/24

Credit Cards

Debt.com Survey: Americans Are Maxing Out Credit Cards to Cope With Inflation and Make Ends Meet

12,692 views

5 min read

Debt.com Survey Shows Inflation's Effect on Card Debt

Federal Reserve data shows credit card debt rising to a staggering new high of $1.13 trillion as of Q4 2023. The 2024 Credit Card Debt... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 5/22/24

Loans

Lending Bear Offers Loan Solutions to Extend a Lifeline to Consumers in Need of Emergency Cash

12,390 views

5 min read

Lending Bear Extends a Lifeline to Consumers in Need of Quick Cash

Even the most cautious and organized consumers can find themselves in dire straits when financial emergencies strike. Lending Bear extends... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/22/24

Nonprofits

The HER Foundation Shines a Light on the Financial Difficulties of Those Suffering With Hyperemesis

13,024 views

5 min read

HER Foundation Assists Sufferers of Hyperemesis

There was a time when the male-dominated medical profession assumed “female disorders” were primarily psychological if doctors didn’t... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 5/9/24

Loans

QuickBridge Offers Financing Solutions and Industry Expertise to Help Small Businesses Thrive

16,896 views

5 min read

QuickBridge Offers Financing Solutions to Help Small Businesses Thrive

Loans can help businesses fund their daily operations and take advantage of growth opportunities. QuickBridge offers tailored loan programs... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/7/24

Personal Finance

My Millennial Guide Points Readers Toward Financial Strategies to Boost Their Knowledge and Incomes

13,717 views

5 min read

My Millennial Guide Helps Readers Learn How to Earn Extra Income

My Millennial Guide is a website that promotes financially healthy lifestyles. Brian Meiggs, the site’s Founder, provides laser-focused... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 5/2/24

Loans

Net Pay Advance Is a Licensed Source of Instant Online Loans To Help Consumers Meet Urgent Expenses

25,760 views

5 min read

Net Pay Advance Helps Consumers Meet Urgent Expenses

Living paycheck-to-paycheck means not having enough money to save or invest at the end of the month. A quick spiral into debt can occur when... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 5/1/24

Shopping

Comparison Shopping and Due Diligence Can Yield Significant Car Insurance Savings for Drivers

17,370 views

5 min read

Comparison Shopping Can Uncover Car Insurance Savings

The world of car insurance can seem convoluted to the uninitiated. Comparison shopping allows drivers to gain a more in-depth understanding... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 4/24/24

Loans

Center for Responsible Lending Report Reveals Costs and Risks of Earned Wage and Cash Advance Products

27,504 views

5 min read

Center for Responsible Lending Reveals Cash Advance Risks

Earned wage access and cash advance loans appeal to workers who need financial flexibility to tide them over until their next paycheck.... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 4/17/24

Business

ESCA Advocates for Employee-Owned S Corporations to Drive US Job Growth and Retirement Security

25,515 views

5 min read

ESCA Advocates for Employee-Owned S Corporations

Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are benefit plans that provide workers with retirement savings through their investments in their... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 4/16/24

Business

Extend Offers Innovative Tools to Help Businesses Manage Credit Card Spend and Prevent Fraud

16,548 views

5 min read

Extend Helps Businesses Manage Credit Card Spend

Extend provides businesses with a platform to manage company credit cards. It serves clients across various industries, and its solutions... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 4/11/24

Traveling

Enjoy Affordable Adventures in Walkable, Relaxed, Culturally Connected Berkeley, California

25,236 views

5 min read

Enjoy Affordable Adventures in Berkeley, California

Some cities are travel-friendly because of their proximity to places where people really want to be. Berkeley, California, is like that —... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 4/3/24

Nonprofits

Cash Grants From Greater Change Help Homeless People Recover Their Autonomy

28,056 views

5 min read

Grants from Greater Change Help People Out of Homelessness

Scenes of people living on the streets or in shelters create stereotypes around homelessness as an unsolvable problem. As daunting as those... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 4/2/24

Business

J.D. Power Leverages Analytics and Insights to Help Consumers Decide Which Vehicle to Purchase

23,745 views

5 min read

J.D. Power Helps Consumers Decide Which Vehicle to Buy

Buying a new or used vehicle can be one of the most expensive purchases a consumer ever makes. J.D. Power offers consumers insights to help... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 3/28/24

Bankruptcy

Symmes Law Group Helps Clients Facing Bankruptcy Understand Their Options and Take Action

21,203 views

5 min read

Symmes Law Group Helps Clients Facing Bankruptcy to Take Action

Symmes Law Group provides services to help people navigate debt settlements and bankruptcy filings. The firm, based in Seattle, assists... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 3/13/24

Debt

TrueAccord Smashes Debt Collection Stereotypes to Deliver a Friendly Experience and Positive Results

24,732 views

5 min read

TrueAccord Smashes Debt Collection Stereotypes

The truth the old-school debt collection industry doesn’t understand is that most people want to pay their debts. TrueAccord counters debt... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 3/7/24

Credit Unions

Workers Credit Union Provides Personalized Financial Coaching To Members Through The Workers Way™

28,416 views

5 min read

Workers Credit Union Provides Personalized Financial Coaching

The North Central Massachusetts communities that Workers Credit Union serves are known for their diligence and commitment. Those attributes... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 3/6/24

Credit Repair

Consumer Attorneys Helps Victims of Credit Report Inaccuracies Clear Their Records and Recover Damages

30,338 views

5 min read

Consumer Attorneys Helps Victims of Credit Report Inaccuracies

Many consumers know the three major US credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. But they may not know that dozens of reporting... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 3/5/24

Health

WeWard Offers People Financial Rewards for Walking to Promote Better Health and Conserve the Planet

40,530 views

5 min read

WeWard Financially Incentivizes People to Be Physically Active

Walking is a form of exercise that people often overlook. WeWard incentivizes people to walk by offering rewards that users can exchange for... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 2/29/24

Business

Budli Drives the Growing Tech Recommerce Market by Providing Value, Reliability, and Convenience

50,592 views

5 min read

Budli Drives the Growing Tech Recommerce Market

India is the world’s second-largest smartphone market and one of the most price- and value-conscious. Out of more than 950 million mobile... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 2/14/24

Banks

Grasshopper Provides Digital Banking Solutions and Financial Education to Help Small Businesses Grow

48,469 views

5 min read

Grasshopper Provides Innovative Banking Solutions For Small Businesses

Businesses often require banking services more sophisticated than what individual consumers need. Grasshopper, a digital bank dedicated to... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 2/8/24

Identity Theft

Cloaked Generates Multiple Account Identities and One-Time Passcodes to Safeguard Online Privacy

50,638 views

5 min read

Cloaked Identities and Passcodes Safeguard Online Privacy

Cloaked establishes a new paradigm in the cat-and-mouse game of online privacy by circumventing vulnerabilities criminals have grown... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 2/6/24

Business

ScribeUp Revolutionizes Subscription Management To Help Users Manage Subscriptions and Save Money

58,259 views

5 min read

ScribeUp Helps Consumers Manage Subscriptions and Save Money

Keeping track of subscription fees can be integral to managing one’s budget. ScribeUp simplifies subscription management so consumers can... read more »

By: Andrew Allen • 2/6/24

Mortgages

Innovative Mortgage Products from Evergreen Home Loans Help Buyers Purchase the Homes They Desire

31,486 views

5 min read

Evergreen Home Loans Helps Buyers Purchase the Homes They Desire

Purchasing a home is a tried-and-true strategy for increasing net worth and ultimately creating wealth families can pass on. But it’s hard... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 2/2/24

Security

Identity Theft Protection By Malwarebytes Safeguards Users Across Devices and Environments

58,208 views

5 min read

Malwarebytes Identity Theft Protection Safeguards Digital Life

Malwarebytes is a veteran in the internet security industry, with more than 15 years of experience providing strong antivirus and privacy... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 1/30/24

Debt

True Finance App and Its Think Save Retire Blog Provide Users With Tools for Financial Improvement

32,142 views

5 min read

True Finance App and TSR Blog Improve Consumer Finances

For folks struggling financially and getting further and further into debt, it’s good to know there are companies out there that can help.... read more »

By: Mike Senecal • 1/23/24

+ Load More