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Are Banking Apps Safe? We Show you How to Tell

You work hard for your money, so it’s crucial that you make sure you are using desktop or mobile banking apps that protect your data. Interest in financial technology (fintech) apps and online banking is growing as fewer people are visiting brick and mortar banks to access their bank accounts. This has people wondering about the safety of banking apps. To answer this question, you have to know if the app you are downloading is selling your data. While you may be downloading apps to your computer, it’s more likely you are using them on your mobile device. Mobile banking is convenient and now pervasive. In today’s digital economic environment , understanding data privacy policies and having an awareness of potential threats is becoming essential to protecting your consumer information and keeping it out of the wrong hands. Could that mobile banking app that has made your life easier, be harboring danger? It’s really up to you to understand as much as you can about online security. Ar

Is the Aspire Credit Card Worth It?

The Aspire Credit Card is one of two “Aspire” credit cards offered by The Bank of Missouri in St. Robert, MO. (the second is the Aspire Cash Back Reward Card) The Aspire Credit Card is an unsecured credit card meant for people with bad credit. It’s not a card anyone can simply apply for, you have to have an invitation (which is why their website says “respond to offer” on the buttons rather than “apply). If you received an invitation, you might be wondering if this card is worth it, we’ll explain: Table of Contents Aspire Credit Card Benefits Aspire Credit Card Fees Is the Aspire Credit Card Worth it? Aspire Credit Card Benefits Many of the Aspire Credit Card’s benefits are similar to that of other unsecured credit cards designed for folks with bad credit. It’s unclear how high of a credit limit you get but their agreement does state that they will not accept credit limit increases requests , so what you get is what you get. One benefit they tout is a free credit score

5 Ways Getting a Raise Could Be Bad For Your Finances

Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. Learn more about how we make money and select our advertising partners . Congratulations! You finally got that raise you’ve been working toward. The extra money in your bank account is going to help secure your finances and get you closer to your goals… right? Not always. Sometimes the excitement of putting more cash in your pocket on a regular basis can have a bigger influence on your heart, not your brain. And that can lead to lifestyle creep — when making more money leads to spending more money on the finer things . Like a nicer car, a bigger wardrobe and fancier vacations. And while treating yourself occasionally is OK — you deserve it! — spending more on things you don’t need and skipping the important financial choices can delay your financial success and maybe even your retirement plans. So even though your direct deposits are bigger these days, don’t get distracted by a

Kids Eat Free at Dozens of Restaurants Coast to Coast

Having kids is expensive. The cost of everything goes up: Clothing, shelter and — of course — food. We’ve brought you ways to save on clothes and housing in recent months. Today we’re going to show you how to get free kids meals any day of the week. Some of the restaurants that we’ve rounded up have locations around the country and others are regional. Many of the following restaurants provide one free kids meal per adult entree ordered. If you don’t see a favorite restaurant here, make sure to ask your sever about free meals for kids the next time you stop in. Places Where Kids Eat Free All Weel Here’s our roundup of 57 restaurants that offer free meals to kids on at least one day a week. Restaurants That Cater to Your Family’s Needs Where Kids Eat Free on Sunday Where Kids Eat Free on Monday Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesday Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesday Where Kids Eat Free on Thursday Where Kids Eat Free on Friday and Saturday, and Everyday Restaurants That Cater to