Author: MoneyMaven

  • Current Mobile Banking Review for 2025

    Current Mobile Banking Review for 2025

    Tired of overdraft fees and waiting days for your paycheck to hit? Current offers early direct deposit, up to 4.00% APY on savings, and instant gas hold removals—all without monthly fees or credit checks. Whether you’re managing everyday spending, saving for short-term goals, or setting up a teen with their first debit card, Current packs…

  • How to Spot a Midlife Crisis Before It Hits You

    How to Spot a Midlife Crisis Before It Hits You

    Men’s Topics Image Source: 123rf.com A midlife crisis is that tricky period in life when everything you thought you knew about yourself suddenly feels uncertain. You start questioning your career, relationships, and even your purpose in life. For some, the onset of a midlife crisis is like a slow burn, while for others, it hits…

  • 10 Ways to Protect Yourself Against a Recession

    10 Ways to Protect Yourself Against a Recession

    In early April, Goldman Sachs raised its forecast of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months to 45%. J.P. Morgan saw a 60% chance of a global recession. Consumer sentiment in the United States is the lowest it has been in years and inflation has taken a big bite out of everyone’s spending power…

  • How Long Does it Take for the Market to Recover?

    How Long Does it Take for the Market to Recover?

    With the massive selloff in the S&P 500 last week, the market is now 17.6% off of its February highs. As a result, it’s the perfect time to examine how long U.S. stocks typically take to recover from such a decline. Knowing this information can help you set the right expectations about what might happen…

  • How the federal election affects your finances

    How the federal election affects your finances

    An NDP government would back low-interest mortgages for first-time buyers, Singh said at a campaign stop in Port Moody, B.C., on March 30. He offered few details. The NDP has also pledged nationwide rent control. At a Halifax campaign stop, Singh said his party would make federal housing grants for provinces conditional on tenant protections and…

  • What No One Tells You About Working a Second Job to Get Out of Debt

    What No One Tells You About Working a Second Job to Get Out of Debt

    Image Source: Pexels Working a second job to pay off your debt is no easy feat. For many, this is the only way to comfortably pay off their debt, especially since wages haven’t increased with inflation. NBC News reported that inflation outpaced wage growth for most workers in late 2021 and early 2022. According to…

  • What Your Partner’s Family Really Says About Them And When to Run

    What Your Partner’s Family Really Says About Them And When to Run

    Image by RDNE Stock Project of Pexels You’ve been dating for a while. Things are good. Great, even. You get along well, the chemistry is there, and they’ve finally invited you to meet the family. It feels like the next step. But what happens when that step takes a hard left? Meeting your partner’s family…

  • Chime Review for 2025

    Chime Review for 2025

    Tired of banking fees eating away at your balance? Chime® offers a no-fee, online-only alternative with early paydays, automatic savings, and tools to build your credit—even if your history isn’t perfect. Unlike traditional banks that nickel-and-dime customers with hidden charges, Chime skips monthly maintenance fees, overdraft fees, and foreign transaction fees. Everything is managed through…

  • He’s 8 Ways to Enjoy Being 50 and Single

    He’s 8 Ways to Enjoy Being 50 and Single

    General • Health • relationship • Travel tips Image Source: 123rf.com Turning 50 is a monumental milestone in anyone’s life, and it’s often marked by reflection, growth, and a deeper understanding of who you are. For many, turning 50 may also mean navigating the landscape of being single. While it can be tempting to feel pressured by societal…

  • You have 8 days to claim your stimulus check

    You have 8 days to claim your stimulus check

    The IRS estimates that there is over a billion dollars in unclaimed funds owed to a million taxpayers. Yes. A million people who were eligible for a stimulus check did not get one. All because they didn’t file their 2021 tax return. If you didn’t get a stimulus check in 2021 but were eligible for…