Cash News Online investing platform Robinhood is expanding beyond your portfolio and into your wallet. The Robinhood Gold Card is a cash-back credit card with no annual fee and a competitive rate on your spending — which you can direct back into your Robinhood account, redeem for travel, and more. The card (which is currently […]
Increase your credit score as you improve your credit habits #CashNews.co
Cash News If you’re looking for a card to start your credit-building journey — or get it back on track — consider the Reflex® Mastercard. While it doesn’t offer the same benefits as traditional credit cards, your activity is reported to the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion), increasing your credit score as […]
Cash-out refinance vs. HELOC: Which should you choose? #CashNews.co
Cash News If you need to pay off debt, remodel your residence, or cover another large expense, consider tapping into your home equity. Two popular tools for doing so are a cash-out refinance and a home equity line of credit (HELOC). We compared cash-out refinancing and HELOCs to help you decide which is the better […]
Can you add money to a CD? #CashNews.co
Cash News Certificates of deposit (CDs) allow you to earn interest on your deposit, sometimes at interest rates as high as 5% APY. This helps hedge against inflation, making them an attractive alternative to checking accounts and traditional savings accounts. However, checking and savings accounts let you add money at any time. With CDs, adding […]
Free checked bags and no blackout dates #CashNews.co
Cash News The JetBlue Plus Card is the premium credit card for loyal JetBlue travelers. Considering its reasonable annual fee, it’s packed with perks and money-saving features that reward users when flying JetBlue. New cardholders can earn a generous welcome bonus and save money on interest when using its intro APR offer on balance transfers. […]
Earn 100K points for future travels with the Amex Business Gold #CashNews.co
Cash News The American Express® Business Gold Card is now offering an increased welcome offer: You can earn 100,000 Membership Rewards® points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. If you travel often for work, 100,000 business credit card points can significantly reduce your upcoming trip expenses — […]
Is it a buyer’s market or seller’s market? How to tell the difference. #CashNews.co
Cash News Economists and real estate agents often describe the national real estate market as either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market. While economic conditions — especially those related to housing — impact local markets, too, it’s more important for most people to know whether their region or city is in a buyer’s or […]
How much money should you keep in a savings account? #CashNews.co
Cash News What’s the “right” amount of money to have in a savings account? If you follow expert recommendations, you’ll probably end up confused. Is it six months’ worth of your expenses? Twenty percent of each paycheck? Or some other magic figure? The answer depends on who you ask. Sometimes so-called financial experts, gurus, and […]
How the ‘loud budgeting’ trend could help you save more money #CashNews.co
Cash News The pressure to spend money can be strong in many social situations. Perhaps a group of friends invites you to a concert or sporting event over the weekend, but you don’t have room in your budget for the tickets. Maybe your family invites you on a fun-filled vacation, but you can’t afford your […]
A small annual fee for frequent travelers to paradise #CashNews.co
Cash News Regular travelers to and from Hawaii and who frequently fly on Hawaiian Airlines may want to consider the Hawaiian Airlines® Bank of Hawaii World Elite Mastercard®. The first two checked bags are free and you can share miles with friends and family. Even though there’s an annual fee, the welcome offer and rewards […]