The Apple Card Brings a Modern Edge to Cash Back Credit Cards

The Lowdown No fees of any kind. Rewards: 3% from select retailers (Apple, Duane Reade, Panera, T-Mobile, Exxon, Uber, Mobil, Uber Eats). 2% Daily Cash back every time you pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch. 1% on everything when you use the physical card. Credit Score: 600+ Desired Credit History: No to little history… Continue reading The Apple Card Brings a Modern Edge to Cash Back Credit Cards

Chase Freedom Student Review: Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards Points in College

The Lowdown: Annual Fee: $0 Rewards: 1% cash back on all purchases Foreign Transaction Fee: 3% Welcome Bonus: $50 after making the first purchase within 3 months of opening Recommended Credit Score: 670+ Desired Credit History: No to little — it’s a student card A relatively new addition to the Chase credit card family is… Continue reading Chase Freedom Student Review: Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards Points in College

Chase Freedom Credit Card Review: The Big Leagues For Beginners

The Lowdown:  Rewards: 5% cash back on rotating categories (up to $1,500); 1% cash back on all other purchases  Annual Fee: $0 Foreign Transaction Fee: 3% APR: 0% for the first 15 months on purchases; 14.99 to 23.74% variable on purchases Credit score: 680+ Desired credit history: at least 6 to 12 months So you… Continue reading Chase Freedom Credit Card Review: The Big Leagues For Beginners

The Best Beginner Card for Most Students: Discover it Student Cash Back

The moment that I got my first credit card was the first time I felt like a Real Adult. Mind you, this was well before other Real Adult moments like going to college away from home, getting my own apartment and that first sip of alcohol (after I turned 21, if my mom is reading… Continue reading The Best Beginner Card for Most Students: Discover it Student Cash Back

The Top 3 Savings Accounts

Choosing a savings account is one of the most important personal finance decisions — it’s the place where you’ll keep your emergency fund and sub-savings accounts for your savings goals (i.e. vacations, wedding, etc.). You’ll need a bank where you can trust that your money will be safe and grow. While regular banks you’re already… Continue reading The Top 3 Savings Accounts