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Contributing Editor – Minh Tran

Minh joined Prodege, the parent company of Swagbucks at the beginning of October. Prior to working at Swagbucks, he worked as a data analyst and content marketing specialist for 2 different start-ups, one is a SaaS company and the other one is an Ed-tech. He resonates deeply with Swagbucks’ core…

articlessbxOctober 26, 2021

Personal Finance

The Best Online Banks of the Year: 7 Banks Ranked and Reviewed

By: Rita Cunha October 19th, 2021 | Updated March 10th, 2022 If you're unhappy with your bank, switch to a different one. Nowadays, you don't need to rely on expensive and ineffective traditional banks. There are dozens of online banks to choose from—the hard part is knowing which one to…

Dannie PhanOctober 19, 2021

Personal Finance

5 Budgeting Methods (and the Secrets to Sticking With One)

By: Rita Cunha | October 19th, 2021 You know budgeting is important and that your bank account would thank you for it. So now what? Getting started can be intimidating, especially when there are so many different budgeting methods out there. Fortunately, taking control of your finances isn't as hard…

Dannie PhanOctober 19, 2021

Personal Finance

How to Improve Your Credit Score: 9 Practical Steps

By: Rita Cunha | October 19th, 2021 Having a good credit score is an important mark of adulthood. Not only will it help you get approved for loans, but you will also enjoy lower interest rates. But you don't have to be a personal finance genius to know how to…

Dannie PhanOctober 19, 2021

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Top Swagbucks Money Making Offers

In this post, I’ve rounded-up all 18 MONEY-MAKING OFFERS available at Swagbucks that will line your pocketbook with over $850!! If there ever was an EASY WAY to get your side-hustle on, this is it! Most of these money-makers are FinTech sign-up offers that require you to make a small…

Dannie PhanSeptember 1, 2021

Personal Finance

Everything You Need to Know About Prepaid Credit Cards

By Dannie Phan Prepaid credit cards can be useful and convenient. They're an excellent alternative to carrying cash and you don't need a bank account to use them. They can be expensive though, so it's important to look into all the details and find the product that is best suited…

Dannie PhanAugust 30, 2021

Personal Finance Save

How Much Money Should I Save? The Basics You Need to Know

By Dannie Phan Saving frequently is the best thing you can do to achieve financial security. Forget winning the lottery and getting unrealistic investment advice from so-called experts online—saving is where it's at. This is the part where you ask, "How much money should I save?" The quick answer…

Dannie PhanAugust 30, 2021

Personal Finance

How to Get Out of Debt Quickly: 5 Steps to Reduce What You Owe

By Dannie Phan Being in debt is more common than you think—and so is bad personal finance advice. If you've spent any time at all online looking for ways to become debt-free, you've likely run into predatory tactics. From subpar payday loans to ineffective balance transfers, bad financial decisions are…

Dannie PhanAugust 30, 2021

Personal Finance

What is a Credit Score and What Are the Top 5 Places to Check Yours

Update August 23, 2021 What Is a Credit Score and How Is it Calculated? Approximately 189 million Americans have at least one credit card, and the average is 2.6 cards. Many Americans are drowning in debt or fear going that way, and it’s primarily due to a misunderstanding of how the credit…

Susan JamesAugust 23, 2021

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6 Ways to Reduce Funeral Costs & Save Money on Funeral Expenses

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) has been tracking funeral expenses since 1986. Americans are paying 230% more for funerals than they did 40 years ago! Compare this to an increase of only 125% for the cost of other commodities. How much does the average funeral cost? What can you do to prepare…

Dannie PhanAugust 23, 2021