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A Financial Planner’s Guide to Modern Payment Scams (Zelle, Cash App & Venmo)

In my 30 years as a financial planner, I’ve seen payment scams evolve from poorly written emails about Nigerian princes to the sophisticated, lightning-fast...
Michael Ryan

Home Sale Profit & Cost Basis Calculator For Capital Gains

A Financial Planner’s Guide to Modern Payment Scams (Zelle, Cash App & Venmo)

In my 30 years as a financial planner, I’ve seen payment scams evolve from poorly written emails about Nigerian princes to the sophisticated, lightning-fast...

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A Financial Planner’s Guide to Modern Payment Scams (Zelle, Cash App & Venmo)

In my 30 years as a financial planner, I’ve seen payment scams evolve from poorly written emails about Nigerian princes to the sophisticated, lightning-fast...

Home Sale Profit & Cost Basis Calculator For Capital Gains

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Faster Funds? Chase Mobile Check Deposit Guide (2025 FAQs)

Still driving to the bank to deposit checks? With Chase Mobile Check Deposit, you can snap a photo and get your funds. Often by...

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How to Close Your Chime Account (The Right Way)

Michael Ryan
Let's skip the drama. You're here for a simple reason: you want to close your Chime account and move on. As a Chime account...

How Long for a Check Deposit to Clear? A Financial Planner’s Guide

Michael Ryan
Deposited a check and now you're hitting 'refresh' on your banking app every five minutes? You know you're not alone. T hat frustrating gap between...

Your Vanguard Account Number: How to Find It in Under 60 Seconds

Michael Ryan
You’re there, screen glowing, ready to finally roll over that old 401(k). You fill out the form, feeling accomplished, and then it hits you:...

How to Borrow Money From Cash App (And When You Shouldn’t)

Michael Ryan
As a financial planner who has spent 25 years pulling back the curtain on 'easy money' offers, I can tell you this: The Cash...

Is Plaid Safe? A Financial Planner’s 2025 Guide to Linking Your Bank Account

Michael Ryan
You're signing up for a new budgeting app like one of the best Rocket Money alternatives, and right when it's time to link your...

Paying For College: 19 Ways to Pay For College and Higher Education

Michael Ryan
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rising costs of college education? Worried about how to pay for tuition and expenses when you go to...

Venmo Payment Not Showing Up in Your Bank? Don’t Panic – Here’s the 3-Step Fix

Michael Ryan
Your heart just did that little thump-thump thing, didn't it? You checked your bank account, and the Venmo payment you were counting on... The one from...

Is the Stock Market Open Today? 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule & Trading Hours

Michael Ryan
Let's cut right to the chase. You probably want to know if you can trade stocks right now, and you don’t have time for...

Investor Risk Tolerance Questionnaire: The 2026 Guide & Quiz

Michael Ryan
Investing can feel like a tightrope walk without a net. You want the financial freedom that comes with growth, but the fear of a...

The Best Online Brokers for Beginners in 2026: An Expert’s Unfiltered Review

Michael Ryan
Investing in the stock market can feel like stepping into a labyrinth. With hundreds of online brokers all promising "zero fees" and "powerful tools,"...

The Right Vanguard Routing Number, Instantly. Wires, Rollovers & Checks

Michael Ryan
Let's cut right to the chase. You're in the middle of a form, you see a box labeled "Vanguard Routing Number" and a wave...

Acorns Investing App Review 2025: Not a Scam, But Is It a Bad Deal?

Michael Ryan
Alright, let's talk. You've seen the ads for Acorns. They’re everywhere, promising a simple, almost magical way to start investing by just rounding up...
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