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5 Best Micro-Investing Apps of 2021

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 . Micro-investing apps can be a great way to get your money in the stock market — even if you’re tight on cash or have little to no investing experience. But not all investing apps are created equal. Micro-investing works by consistently allocating small sums of money to an investment portfolio. It sounds simple, but each app has different fees, features and flexibility. If you’re interested in starting small, check out our list of the best micro-investing apps of 2021 to compare your options side-by-side and find one that works for you. Best Micro-Investing Apps of 2021 App Best for Account Minimum Fees Ease of Use Stash Hands-on investors $0 $1 to $9 monthly fee Very easy SEE DETAILS SoFi Invest Free investing $0 $0 Very easy SEE DETAILS Acorns Beginners

How to Borrow Against Your Stock Portfolio

When you have amassed a certain level of wealth, different strategies start to make sense. One of those strategies is to rely on loans. But debt is supposed be bad right? Not always. This is the key concept behind the Buy, Borrow, Die Strategy – you borrow against your appreciated assets to get access to cash. If you read the post and understand the concept, you might be wondering if you could take advantage of this. You most certainly can. In this post, I’ll show you how you can utilize the same strategy as the wealthy to get liquidity without selling appreciated assets and triggering capital gains. Table of Contents Check What Your Broker Offers Charles Schwab Pledged Asset Line Wealthfront Portfolio Line of Credit Ally Invest Margin Account Private Investment Advisors Yes, This is Just a Margin Account Consider Home Equity Loans What To Watch Out For To recap, the basic strategy of Buy Borrow Die is that rather than selling an appreciated asset, like shares of

6 Best Military Banks and Credit Unions of 2021

Members of our military, whether active duty or veterans, have access to unique bank accounts from both banks and credit unions. Such accounts are uniquely designed to suit the specific needs of active duty members (easy online bill pay, international branches on bases or 24/7 stateside assistance, for example) but also honor both active members and veterans for their service via a higher annual percentage yield (APY), better insurance rates, lower annual percentage rates (APRs, or interest rates) on loans and other great benefits. If you or your spouse currently serves or has previously served as a member of the US military and you are looking for a bank account that meets your needs, consider one of these six military banks and credit unions: Service Credit Union America’s Credit Union USAA Bank Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed CU) Navy Federal Credit Union Security Service Federal Credit Union Below, we’ve explored each military bank in detail, focusing on their chec