I’ve only done a little bit of investing so far in my lifetime. Mostly I’ve been working on managing my debt and setting up some retirement for myself. However, in recent years, I’ve started investing a little bit. I’m definitely a novice. But there’s one thing that I learned really quickly: Set It and Forget […]
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Willa: A New Invoicing System for Freelancers
I recently received an invitation from Willa, a brand new invoicing app for freelancers. I’m always game to try out new things to see if they’re right for my business. Therefore, I went ahead and downloaded the app. Here’s what I’ve learned so far … What is Willa? Willa is a new freelancer’s invoicing app. […]
How To Send and Receive Money if You’re Under 18?
You’re in a bind. You need to receive money quickly but you’re under 18 so many of the money apps don’t work for you. What do you do? Even if it’s not a dire situation – for example, you just need to give money to a friend for your share of lunch – it’s important […]
4 Fun Money Apps to Gamify Your Finances
There’s technology. There’s finance. And then there’s the new world of fintech, in which tech companies create tools to assist you with your finances. Gamification is a great way for tech companies to keep you interested in their products. Therefore, it’s no surprise that there are some fun money apps available to gamify your finances. […]
#LearnOnTikTok: Financial Advice on Social Media
Like many people my age (40), I consider myself to be generally tech savvy but not necessarily on top of all of the things “the kids” are doing online. I see a lot of value in social media and utilize some of it, but I’m not an early adopter of new platforms. I limit my […]
Givling App: Play Trivia, Win Money to Repay Mortgage or Student Loans
The Givling app has been around for a few years. However, in the last year or so, it’s really gained traction. More and more people are on their phones playing trivia. It’s promoted primarily as a “student loan repayment” app. However, you can also win money to repay your mortgage. So, if you have student […]
Save Money on Uber and Lyft: Apps to Reduce Your Rideshare Fees
You probably already save money with Uber and Lyft. However, did you know that you can also use apps to help you save money on Uber and Lyft? In other words, Uber and Lyft save you money compared to cabs and some other transportation options. However, you can save even more money than just what […]