I've been opening new bank accounts for bonuses for over 20 years now, and the bonuses have only gotten bigger over time. People still hate switching bank accounts (a big fraction are on the very first checking account they ever opened), which … [Read the rest]
Here's my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of March 2026, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of idle cash, and you can often earn more interest while keeping the same … [Read the rest]
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK) recently released its 2025 Letter to Shareholders (also see full 2025 Annual Report). Usually, this is when I read Warren Buffett's teachings and share my personal takeaways (2024, 2023, 2022, etc). Sadly, the time has come … [Read the rest]
Robinhood is running "HOOD Rewards Season" from 2/19-3/25, which includes the return of some competitive account transfer bonuses. Noteworthy are the 3% total match if you have $10,000 in margin (which you can "create" beforehand) and the 2% match … [Read the rest]
Bilt recently revamped their credit cards, leaving Wells Fargo and switching to Cardless. The good news is that they now give rewards on mortgage payments in addition to rent. The bad news is that they require a lot of non-housing spend for you … [Read the rest]
Updated with new limited-time offers. Hilton Hotels and American Express have co-branded credit cards with special perks for Hilton customers. Each person can typically only get one welcome offer, per card in your entire lifetime, so it's best to … [Read the rest]
A market-capitalization weighted portfolio is one where assets are held in proportion to their total market value (share price * # of shares). For example, if you were to buy into the S&P 500 index (a cap-weighted index), right now you would be … [Read the rest]
Updated with 2026 promo details. Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) has a $300 new checking account bonus. That is also my referral link as I successfully did a similar $300 deal previously. PSECU is a digital-first credit union … [Read the rest]
Updated with lower USDG earn rate and lower 4% deposit bonus. Also, check if any of your past bonuses are unlocked. Crypto exchange OKX is currently offering a few different bonuses which may be stackable. Details below. New customers: $200 … [Read the rest]
(Update: BofA sent out a new e-mail that your existing members with a Preferred Rewards bonus on your credit card will be maintained at least until your annual BofA anniversary date following November 2026. So if your anniversary month is April, … [Read the rest]
😎 First made 20 years ago, last updated in 2026! Zero AI used! 😜 Thinking about moving your cash to a different bank account with a higher interest rate? Each month, I research the high interest rates available on cash. Big … [Read the rest]
Here's my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of February 2026, roughly sorted from shortest to longest maturities. Banks and brokerages love taking advantage of idle cash, and you can often earn more interest while keeping the same … [Read the rest]
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