Mainvest Lets You Become a Local Business Investor For as Little as $100
How cool would it be to invest in the success of small businesses across the country — and get a piece of that success yourself? That’s what a company called Mainvest is doing to make it easy for people living all over the country to…
Why a Home Warranty May Not Give You the Fix You Crave
It’s every homeowner’s nightmare — something is broken, and it’s going to cost a lot of money to fix or replace it. Unfortunately, no matter how well you take care of your home, sooner or later, an appliance or major system is bound to croak….
Turn Your Pet Photography Hobby Into a Paying Gig
If you have a pet, then your smartphone probably has hundreds of snapshots of your furry friend from different angles, in natural light or playing with toys. But have you ever wondered whether your pet photography hobby could turn into a paying gig? Those impromptu…
Don't Sit On Your Points and Miles Balance
With vaccination rates climbing and borders reopening around the world, even infrequent travelers may be itching to travel once again. If you’re sitting on a large collection of points or miles, now’s the time to act. As airlines and hotels continue to struggle to fill…
Dear Penny: My Sister Ghosted Me Over $625. Should I Sue Her?
Dear Penny, My sister owes me $625. She owed me $825, but she only paid me $200 via Cash App. That was three months ago. She hasn’t answered my texts, nor has she returned any of my calls. I have proof of her telling me…
The Best Travel Plan for This Holiday Season Is a Backup Plan
It’s not even the busiest time of year for travel yet, and 2021 has already been chaotic — even for the most seasoned travelers. Among the 2021 travel fiascos: Spirit Airlines underwent an operational meltdown, with 2,800 flights canceled between July 30 and Aug. 9…
The 15 Best Cities for Pumpkin Lovers
Evgeny Atamanenko / Shutterstock.com Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on LawnStarter. If you’re more of a Linus than a Charlie Brown, then you appreciate a good pumpkin patch. But you don’t have to wait for the Great Pumpkin to appear on Pumpkin Day (Halloween…
Citizens Bank No Longer Offers New Personal Loans
Citizens Bank is no longer originating personal loans, though it still services its existing loans, according to a company spokesperson. Previously, Citizens Bank offered personal loans ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for borrowers with good credit. These loans included a discount for setting up autopay,…
Should Your Business Start Accepting Cryptocurrency?
Big-name companies are jumping on the Bitcoin bandwagon, allowing customers to pay with the cryptocurrency. Overstock, Dish Network and AT&T offer customers the option to pay with Bitcoin. PayPal added a “check out with crypto” option in March that lets users to pay with Bitcoin,…
3 Questions to Ask Real Estate Agent Before Signing Contract
Real estate is a rapidly evolving industry, and unless you’re an old hand at buying and selling a house, you might need guidance about how to find the right real estate agent. Where do you start looking for an agent, and how do you go…
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