Rivan V. Stinson
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Get the Most Benefit from Credit Card Perks
Credit card perks like travel insurance, delivery discounts and fraud protection can save you money and avoid stress. → Read More
Will the Gas Engine Soon Be Obsolete?
As the popularity of electric vehicles grows, what will happen to the gas engine? → Read More
New, Used or Leased: Is Now the Time to Buy an Electric Vehicle?
The Inflation Reduction Act created new tax breaks for electric vehicles. Here’s a guide to which EVs count and the best time to buy. → Read More
Bear Market Strategy for Millennial Investors
A focused, goal-oriented approach to investing can help millennials navigate a bear market. → Read More
How to Monitor Your Credit Reports for Free
Don't get suckered into paying for credit monitoring services. There are free options all around. → Read More
Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness: What it Means for You
Biden’s long awaited announcement on whether or not his administration will forgive a portion of federal student loans is in. Here’s what it means for you. → Read More
Did Equifax Botch Your Credit Score?
Equifax is in the news–yet again–this time for sending lenders the wrong credit score. Here’s how to find out if you were affected and what to do next. → Read More
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock Profits from ESG Leaders
Vanguard Global ESG Select Stock (VEIGX) favors firms with high standards for their businesses. → Read More
Will Private Student Loans Be Forgiven?
The Biden Administration is still tinkering with its student loan forgiveness program. Will it include private student loans? → Read More
Hennessy Cornerstone Value (HFCVX)'s Data-Driven Success
The managers use an algorithm to find solid stocks at bargain prices. → Read More
How to Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Department of Education revamped the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program started under the Bush administration. Here's how to see if you qualify for student loan forgiveness. → Read More
Should I Use Credit Card Portals to Book Travel?
Your credit card company wants to play travel agent, too. But there are some caveats to consider when booking through a credit card's travel portal. → Read More
Sometimes Renting Is Better Than Buying
A home is an asset that generally appreciates in value, but it might not be the most optimal way to build wealth from an investment point of view. → Read More
BlackRock Event Driven Equity Profits from Corporate Change
BALPX capitalizes on mergers, executive turnover and other events. → Read More
Two Updates to Credit Reports
The major credit bureaus are changing how they report information about medical debt and buy now, pay later. → Read More
How to Get a Car Deal in This Market
Low inventories mean it’s hard to haggle on price, but you can still negotiate on financing when shopping for a new or used car. → Read More
Hello 30: Time to Start Saving for Retirement
You haven't missed your chance to save for retirement just because you've gotten older. → Read More
Keep Your Savings Safe
If your wealth exceeds FDIC limits, it may be time to open multiple accounts. But make sure your money is earning something, too. → Read More
Davenport Equity Opportunity Hunts for Cash Generators
This fund looks for firms that generate cash and know how to use it. → Read More
Credit Card Interest Rates to Rise, Too
Many cardholders don't know their interest rates. Now would be a good time to know yours. → Read More