Powwows Display Beauty, Artistry of Native American Culture

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Fri Sep 29 11:02:42 PDT 2017

A powwow (wacipi) is a social gathering held by many different Native American communities. The word is derived from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning “spiritual [...]

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Citi Wants to Be Everyone’s Mobile Banker [VIDEO]

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Mon Mar 26 08:13:31 PDT 2018

EXCLUSIVE— Citibank is preparing the rollout of its new digital strategy, beginning with upgrades to the bank’s iPhone mobile app, due in the coming few weeks, the bank announced today. (It's difficult to be precise about when iOS apps will appear in the app store, due to Apple's app review process, which can confound even ...Read More

Card Acceptance as Payment Method to Reach All-Time High by 2022

by Tatjana Kulkarni @ Bank Innovation

Wed Mar 21 09:10:17 PDT 2018

True, mobile payments are becoming increasingly popular as a form of P2C payment methods, but make no mistake - cards are not going anywhere anytime soon. At least, that’s according to RBR’s latest report. According to RBR’s Global Payment Cards Data and Forecasts to 2022, report, the number of card-accepting merchant outlets rose by 7 million ...Read More

Blooom: Finally, a Robo-Advisor to Help You Manage Your 401K

by Ashley Chorpenning @ PT Money

Mon Feb 12 08:52:12 PST 2018

When you started your first job, were you offered a 401(k) account? And if you were, did you even know what that meant? PT's note: When I started my first big career job (nine months with KPMG out of Shreveport, LA) I never invested with the 401K! I didn't even get the match! It wasn't […]

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Time Deposits Vs. Money Market

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Tue Jan 02 09:43:23 PST 2018

Which is better? It Depends.

Building your savings is an important part of sound money management.  As hard as you work to earn and save, you [...]

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5 Ways Banks & Credit Unions Can Apply Machine Learning Today

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Thu Mar 22 21:02:01 PDT 2018

Fueled by the large volumes of data available in today's digital world, machine learning has the power to completely transform the experience financial institutions deliver.

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Turkish won't admit they cancelled my flight

by dwatson0103 @ FlyerTalk Forums

Tue Mar 27 16:12:45 PDT 2018

This is about the weirdest situation I have ever found myself in. And I fly pretty often. On Mar 22, my son and I had a flight out of JFK with Turkish Air. About two hours before the flight, we got alerts it had been cancelled, along with many other...

Can You Use a Personal Loan to Go to a Music Festival?

by Jeff Gitlen @ LendEDU

Fri Mar 23 05:46:49 PDT 2018

Do you keep seeing amazing Instagram photos from people attending music festivals like Firefly, Coachella, or Bonnaroo? Do you desperately wish you, too, could be there swaying to all that great music?If you’re considering putting tickets or a trip to a music festival on your credit card, you might have worried about the high interest […]

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Getting Out of Debt: You Can Do It and Here’s How to Get Started

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Jan 18 03:41:02 PST 2018

Most goals or resolutions that people set for themselves are neglected within a few weeks. It’s likely that this happens because people set far-reaching goals for themselves and then lose momentum when they don’t see results right away. A perfect example of this is the financial goal that many people set for themselves: getting out […]

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Digital CX Now The Ultimate Factor In The Fate of Banking Brands

by Lisa Joyce @ The Financial Brand

Sun Mar 18 21:02:24 PDT 2018

Is there a future for traditional banks and credit unions? Yes, but everything now hinges entirely on the digital experience they deliver.

The post Digital CX Now The Ultimate Factor In The Fate of Banking Brands appeared first on The Financial Brand.

What Your Workout Video Teaches You About Saving Money!

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Tue Feb 28 11:35:24 PST 2017

And five, four, three, two, one…save money?  You morning workout causes you to sweat, your muscles to burn and your heart to pound.  Your workout is hard, but a job well done makes you proud.  Saving money is no different.   So next time you turn on that work out video think about what you are learning about saving money while getting in shape.

Ten More Seconds

When you are burned out, those last ten seconds can feel like an … Continue Reading

10 Ways to Invest $10,000 | What Investment Opportunities Interest Each Generation?

by Mike Brown @ LendEDU

Mon Mar 26 15:30:25 PDT 2018

In the United States, investing your money is a tradition that is nearly as old as the laws that govern the country. Trading at the New York Stock Exchange began in 1792, while the U.S. Constitution was effective in 1789. In the centuries since, investing strategies have adapted, and new investment vehicles have arose (J.P. Morgan Sr. might experience […]

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How Long Should It Take to Build a Digital Bank?

by Jim Marous @ The Financial Brand

Sun Mar 11 21:03:54 PDT 2018

To keep up with the market, the competition and the consumer, financial institutions that want to roll out a digital bank need to move quickly.

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Santander Wants to Use Ripple for Cross-Border Payments

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Mon Mar 26 05:55:18 PDT 2018

Spain’s Banco Santander is looking to launch an international money transfer app utilizing Ripple’s distributed ledger technology. The bank is exploring cross-border payments via blockchain, Business Insider reported, citing comments made by the CEO of its UK-based banking unit, Nathan Bostock. “This spring, if not one beats us to it, we will be the first ...Read More

Illinois Senate OKs bill to make security freeze protection free for consumers

by Michael McCauley @ Consumers Union

Wed Mar 14 11:30:22 PDT 2018

Consumers Union calls on Governor Rauner to sign identity theft bill into law  SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Senate approved legislation today that enables Illinois residents to use security freeze protection for free to prevent identity thieves from opening new accounts or lines of credit using stolen information.  The bill has already been passed in […]

Best Ways to Establish Credit | Guide | Everything You Need to Know about Establishing Good Credit

by News Team @ AdvisoryHQ

Thu Apr 13 11:25:59 PDT 2017

Establishing Credit: It’s Possible with These 5 Ways to Establish Credit So you want to establish credit, but you have no idea where to start. That’s a frustrating yet understandable dilemma: establishing good credit feels like a catch-22. You need credit to establish credit. But you can’t get the credit because you haven’t established that […]

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More Startups Should Launch in Bank Niches like Subprime Lending, Says TrueAccord CEO Ohad Samet [VIDEO]

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Tue Mar 27 09:52:43 PDT 2018

More startups should launch in the “niche” areas of banking that incumbent institutions have started avoiding, Ohad Samet, co-founder and chief executive officer for TrueAccord, told attendees of the 2018 Bank Innovation conference. “It’s actually not very common for a startup to be started in subprime lending, debt collection—those areas that frankly require a lot ...Read More

Why In-Store Supermarket Branches Are a Bad Idea

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Wed Mar 14 20:03:16 PDT 2018

In-store branch locations may seem appealing in theory, but compared to traditional branches, they are rarely successful.

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Postmates Requirements: Requirements for Becoming a Postmates Driver

by Pat @ Ridester.com

Thu Mar 22 16:01:17 PDT 2018

As recent as a few years ago, if you wanted food delivered you, you had limited choices. Typical delivery food options included the local pizza establishment or Chinese food restaurant. Times have since changed. These days, there’s a lot more variety thanks to advancements in the industry. These advancements came about largely in part because of food delivery apps like UberEats and Postmates. These services combine the efficiency of delivery with the ease of online ordering to bring on-demand food delivery to hungry customers. Drivers can earn extra cash by hopping on this food delivery service trend and accepting delivery

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Banks Must Look Beyond Traditional Credit Scores

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 26 21:03:21 PDT 2018

Increased data and advanced technology is is expanding the availability of credit to consumers with thin credit scores.

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How Banks and Credit Unions Can Survive Rising Interest Rates

by Lisa Joyce @ The Financial Brand

Sun Mar 11 21:02:40 PDT 2018

To make a significant difference in the amount of deposits you attract — and keep — the marketing strategy for your deposit products will have to shift.

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How Much Does it Really Cost to Drive Your Car for Uber and Lyft?

by JC @ Ridester.com

Thu Mar 22 09:48:42 PDT 2018

Talk to any fellow Uber and Lyft drivers at the airport holding lot and someone is sure to bring up how little we’re all earning.  Then someone will open up the driver app and proudly show off that he earned $20 in an hour just a few days ago. But somehow it just doesn’t feel right.  If we’re all earning $17-$20 an hour, which is well above minimum wage, why do we feel so poor? There’s plenty of information on gross income numbers, our most popular article included, but not very much information on the hidden expenses of rideshare driving.

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Five Big Strategic Shifts Bank and Credit Union CMOs Must Make

by Amber Sullivan @ The Financial Brand

Tue Mar 13 21:02:05 PDT 2018

Customer centricity, CX and digital transformation are among the dominant themes that preoccupy the most effective CMOs in the world today.

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Safe Online Banking: For You & Your Money

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Mon Mar 26 13:44:22 PDT 2018

From 24/7 account access to quick and easy bill paying, online banking offers members a convenient way to handle their finances. However, the rise of technology also brings an increase in potential hackers, scams, and fraud cases. Whether you’re looking to shield your small business or family’s finances, there are many strategies to stay vigilant […]

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The Massive Millennial Shake Up in Traditional Wealth Management

by Jim Marous @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 19 21:03:50 PDT 2018

As baby boomers change their financial objectives, the millennial investor provides wealth management opportunities that can't be ignored.

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Google Assistant Now Allows Users to Pay and Request IOUs

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Fri Mar 23 06:25:13 PDT 2018

Google Assistant is now letting its users pay or request ‘IOUs’ from friends via Google Pay, further interconnecting the mobile payments service with its other products. Users will also be able to send money from its voice-activated speaker Google Home in the coming months, the company said in a blog post published yesterday. In the ...Read More

Meet 11 of the Most Interesting Chatbots in Banking

by Jim Marous @ The Financial Brand

Tue Mar 13 21:03:23 PDT 2018

The use of chatbots in the banking industry is exploding, with a variety of ways to apply the technology and improve the digital experience.

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Outside the Box: Escaping the Confines of Obsolete Consumer Banking Strategies

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Tue Mar 20 21:01:29 PDT 2018

Financial execs must ditch the tired paradigms that served as the bedrock of 20th century banking models, and break free from the mental roadblocks holding the industry back.

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Funny, Moving and Grotesque: Financial Service Brand Ads in Super Bowl LII

by Caitlin Nicholson @ Media Logic

Wed Feb 07 08:53:45 PST 2018

We spent the days after Super Bowl LII deconstructing the good, the bad and the (literally) ugly financial services commercials that ran during “Big Game.” This year, there were mostly veterans on the field, but we did see some new players emerge.

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How to Save by Bundling Auto and Home Insurance

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Fri Sep 29 10:57:21 PDT 2017

One of the easiest and most common ways to save money on your insurance is by bundling your auto and home insurance with one company.

Bundling [...]

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Wondering What To Do With Your Tax Refund?

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Tue Feb 21 14:31:22 PST 2017

April 15 might seem far away, but if you are planning on getting a return, why wait?  Get your taxes done now and take advantage of that refund.  Here are 23 ways to spend that refund to make the most of that unexpected money.

Tax Refund Ideas

This money isn’t “free” since you have already paid this and usually more over the year, but this money is somewhat unexpected.  It isn’t the money you count on every two weeks, … Continue Reading

New Banking Ecosystems Will Use Data and Collaboration to Deliver Value

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Wed Mar 21 21:03:04 PDT 2018

Open banking requires strong data and analytics skills, a digital culture and a willingness to share and collaborate with alternative providers.

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Keep Your Debit Card Safe with SecurLOCK Equip

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Tue Jan 02 09:34:49 PST 2018

Lost or stolen debit card? Worried about fraud?

Turn your card off using our newest app, SecurLOCK Equip.

With SecurLOCK Equip, you can control how, when and [...]

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Enjoy Free Admission To National Parks This Year

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Thu Feb 16 11:39:25 PST 2017

Family vacations don’t have to cost thousands of dollars.  Get creative this year and get back into nature.  As you are planning your vacations for this year, don’t forget to look into the national parks; especially on the days that admission is free.

Free Admission Days

In honor of the National Parks Service turning 100 this year, they are offering numerous days in 2017 when admission to any national park is free to everyone.  These days are:

• February 20

How Financial Services CEOs Can Embrace Social and Lead By Example

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Thu Mar 08 21:03:21 PST 2018

Social media is an important communications tool for bank and credit union CEOs, providing a 'voice' to customers, employees, partners and shareholders.

The post How Financial Services CEOs Can Embrace Social and Lead By Example appeared first on The Financial Brand.

The Best Dash Cam For Uber And Lyft Drivers [In-Depth Review]

by JC @ Ridester.com

Sat Mar 17 13:51:49 PDT 2018

What would you do if I told you that driving for Uber and Lyft opens drivers up to an extreme amount of liability? Passengers can make untrue claims against drivers, as can other parties if you get involved in an accident. But there’s hope for drivers everywhere, coming in the form of a simple tool that’s widely available and very affordable. No, it’s not rideshare insurance… it’s a dash cam. This simple device is like a GoPro but for vehicles. It’s designed to be mounted on your dashboard and record everything happening on the road (and sometimes inside the car)

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Remember These Seven Words To Save Money

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Fri Feb 10 11:29:24 PST 2017

If you are living paycheck to paycheck, don’t get discouraged.  Over 70% of American’s are in this same situation.  As you work to better your own financial situation, remember these seven words to help you avoid losing any of your hard earned money to overdraft fees.

The ‘B’ Word

Budget!  The best way to avoid having to pay the bank a fee for overspending is to be very aware of where each penny is going.  The bank doesn’t care … Continue Reading

Revolut Designed a Virtual Card to Prevent Fraud, By Renewing User Details With Each Payment

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Thu Mar 22 06:59:54 PDT 2018

UK-based fintech Revolut’s newest product is a “disposable” virtual card, a product that was designed with fraud protection in mind, the fintech announced today. The card, which sits inside Revolut’s mobile app, wipes a user’s details and resets them after every payment. The startup, which has applied for a European banking license, currently has about ...Read More

The Four Pillars of Digital Transformation in Banking

by Lisa Joyce @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 26 21:04:59 PDT 2018

Banks and credit unions know they need a digital strategy, but few actually have one. Use this outline as your strategic checklist and self-assessment tool.

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PFM MoneyLion’s Appeal to Millennials, Gen Z Is Simplicity, Says ‘Godfather of Fintech’

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Tue Mar 27 08:48:36 PDT 2018

EXCLUSIVE—What’s behind the growth of personal finance management platform MoneyLion? A focus on simplicity and UX design that intimately appeals to younger users such as millennials and Gen Z users, fintech investor Ron Suber told Bank Innovation. Suber, who currently serves as the president emeritus of the Prosper marketplace, just became a strategic advisor to ...Read More

Consumer Reports to Facebook: Notify every person who had private data compromised

by David Butler @ Consumers Union

Wed Mar 21 08:12:43 PDT 2018

Wednesday, March 21, 2018 National petition calls on Facebook to inform all users impacted by Cambridge Analytica scandal so consumers can hold FB accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal, Consumer Reports is calling on Facebook to immediately notify all users who had their private data compromised. CR is circulating […]

Save Money On Your Child’s Birthday Party

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Fri Mar 03 11:12:18 PST 2017

$500 – $1500 that is the amount of money you spend on your child’s birthday, right?  Let me clue you into something – what a waste of money!  It is important to make your child feel loved, but not worth getting further in debt for one event.  If you feel pressure to take your eight year old and some friends to Disneyland for a few days, stop!  To save money, here are five ways to cut back on … Continue Reading

Be Successful Financially With These Simple Steps

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Thu Mar 02 11:30:33 PST 2017

Success is being rich and having a whole bunch of money, right?  Bill Gates had a slightly different answer.  When asked what his idea of success was he said, “Warren Buffet has always said the measure is whether the people close to you are happy and love you.”  It is easy to make this statement when you have plenty of money and aren’t working like crazy to simply make ends meet and take care of those people you love.  … Continue Reading

Do You Know About the 2017 Tax Filing Extension?

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Mar 15 02:14:14 PDT 2018

The date April 15 is probably as quickly recognizable to most Americans as July 4 or December 25. Traditionally recognized as Tax Day, it’s the deadline for filing your previous year’s tax return.  With one month to go, you may be feeling the pressure and scrambling to get the task completed in the remaining days.  But […]

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Will Being A Member Continue To Save Money?

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Wed Mar 01 10:52:39 PST 2017

Free samples, good gas prices and saving money with the coupon books; but Costco might be increasing the membership fee this year.  How much more will you pay to be a member?  Is it still worth it to be a member?  Should you stay with Costco or go to another warehouse store?  These are all questions you have to answer, but we are going to help you figure out what your answer will be.

Fee Increase

Costco announced that … Continue Reading

Digital Lending Must Go Beyond Eliminating Paper

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 12 21:03:54 PDT 2018

To get the optimal benefits of digital lending, back office processes, front office solutions and marketing communication all must be digitally-based.

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Use Data and Next-Gen Tools to Drive Digital Banking Transformation

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Wed Mar 07 18:03:52 PST 2018

The need for extensive digital transformation in banking will require the combination of data insights, analytics and innovative technologies.

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Don’t Let Bad Data Kill Your Financial Institution’s Brand

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Wed Mar 07 21:02:37 PST 2018

When you try to personalize your marketing communications and fail, you lose people's trust and undermine your brand. Here's three ways to make sure that doesn't happen.

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School Mascot Debit Cards

by Sheila Olson @ Security 1st Bank

Wed Sep 27 12:41:57 PDT 2017

Show your school spirit throughout the year with a Security First Bank school mascot debit card!

We are proud to offer school mascot debit cards through [...]

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Weighed Down With Debt? You Aren’t Alone!

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Mon Feb 27 11:10:20 PST 2017

In 2008, right before the big stock market crash, American’s had a total of $12.68 TRILLION in debt!  That number seems hard to even comprehend.  But, in the last 8 years we have steadily climbed back up into that same amount of debt.  According to a report from the Federal Bank of New York, American’s household debt at the end of 2016 had reached $12.58 trillion.  We are dangerously close to the same amount of debt eight years … Continue Reading

Oscar Health raises $165 million at reported $3B valuation

by Darrell Etherington @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 16:21:46 PDT 2018

Oscar Health, the startup run by Josh Kushner (yes, brother of Jared), has raised $165 million at a reported valuation of $3.2 billion, CNBC’s Christina Farr reports. The funding comes from Alphabet’s Capital G investment company and Verily life sciences corporation, Founders Fund and others. Oscar’s goal is to outpace existing industry-leading insurers, including UnitedHealth […]

The Best Personal Finance Software for Taming Your Budget (In 2018)

by Emily Guy Birken @ PT Money

Tue Jan 23 21:30:26 PST 2018

Pluto LogoManaging your money is a complex skill, especially now that you no longer have to leave the house or even pull out your wallet in order to spend money. That’s why it is more important than ever for you to track spending and stick to a budget. But the old school methods of budgeting […]

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Consumers Union statement on reports of self-driving Uber car, pedestrian fatality

by David Butler @ Consumers Union

Mon Mar 19 13:34:01 PDT 2018

  Monday, March 19, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, made the following statement today following the news reports of a pedestrian fatality involving a self-driving Uber vehicle in Arizona: David Friedman, Director of Cars and Product Policy and Analysis, Consumers Union, said, “All of our thoughts and sympathies […]

TD Bank Updates Its Commercial Lending Division with NCino Partnership

by Tatjana Kulkarni @ Bank Innovation

Mon Mar 26 09:13:12 PDT 2018

EXCLUSIVE- TD Bank today has partnered with cloud banking platform nCino, to integrate its corporate and commercial lending divisions with nCino’s Bank Operating System. The partnership allow TD Bank to digitalize the entire consumer lending process from start to finish. Check out how nCino works here. For nCino, TD Bank is its largest bank partner. ...Read More

Oracle wins appeal against Google in copyright case

by Taylor Hatmaker @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 17:28:57 PDT 2018

If you thought the Oracle v. Google saga was over at last, we have some bad news for you. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit breathed new life into the case, ruling that Google violated copyright law when it used Oracle’s Java APIs to create the Android mobile operating system. […]

Equifax Breach: What you need to know

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Thu Sep 14 13:12:56 PDT 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve been hearing about the Equifax breach in the news. What happened?

Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus, experienced a massive data [...]

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‘A Wrinkle In Time’ screenwriter, Jennifer Lee, talks storytelling and more in this exclusive interview

by brandijeter @ Mama Knows It All

Wed Mar 14 09:53:23 PDT 2018

There is so much I love about Disney’s A Wrinkle In Time. From the diversity of the cast, to the message in the story, it was everything I want in my movies. The best part, for me, is the fact that so many brilliant women helped this movie come to be. From director Ava DuVernay,...

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If you love cheese, you’ll want to know about Chuck E. Cheese’s More Cheese Rewards

by brandijeter @ Mama Knows It All

Sun Mar 11 21:27:58 PDT 2018

Want to get rewards just for going to Chuck E. Cheese’s? Find out how in this sponsored post! It had been at least twenty years since I’d been to Chuck E. Cheese’s until the decision to have Ayva’s birthday there last summer. Everything that I remembered about it, the great pizza, the awesome games, the...

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BillFixers Review: Why You Should Let Them Negotiate Your Bills

by Emily Guy Birken @ PT Money

Mon Mar 19 11:43:06 PDT 2018

Editor's note: PT here. I'm happily paying BillFixers $27 a month ($324 in total) for the next year. Why? Because they saved me a total of $648 on my Internet service with AT&T! To see how BillFixers could work for you, check out our full review below… Bills, bills, bills! They can seem never-ending. From […]

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Meet Paco Delgado, the designer behind the magical costumes in ‘A Wrinkle In Time’

by brandijeter @ Mama Knows It All

Thu Mar 15 14:07:04 PDT 2018

The magical film, A Wrinkle In Time was made even more special by the gorgeous, ethereal costumes worn by the actors. There was one point when Reese Witherspoon’s Mrs. Whatsit  character came on screen that I audibly gasped. Rich and full of color and texture, after meeting the movie’s costume designer, I can totally see...

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Advice for Healthcare Marketers in the Wake of Facebook’s Algorithm Change

by Caitlin Nicholson @ Media Logic

Wed Mar 21 11:06:21 PDT 2018

Healthcare marketers don't need to panic in the wake of Facebook's latest algorithm change. There are still plenty of opportunities to effectively reach audiences online and through social platforms.

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Money Management in Today’s World

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Mon Sep 11 13:00:14 PDT 2017

Remember when it used to take several days for photographs to be developed and printed? Today, we can take, view and distribute photos in seconds. [...]

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35 Activities To Enjoy The Holiday Weekend

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Fri Feb 17 10:03:18 PST 2017

Presidents’ Day means a day off school and hopefully work.  With the extra time to spend with your family, what are you to do?  To keep the kids from fighting with each other out of boredom, consider these activities that don’t have to cost much money but can be fun for the whole family.

Why We Celebrate!

While you might not agree with every president and their ways, Presidents’ Day is set aside to honor all those who have … Continue Reading

FALL CROP INSURANCE REMINDER

by Sheila Olson @ Security 1st Bank

Wed Jul 05 13:06:42 PDT 2017

The fall crop insurance deadline is September 30th

September 30th is the last day to sign up for or change fall crop insurance coverage.  Make sure [...]

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Recovering From Bad Financial Decisions Is Possible!

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Thu Feb 09 11:37:30 PST 2017

Two headlines in my area have been about a hillside that has gradually been shifting and sliding closer to the houses on the hill; and about a ponzi scheme that left hundreds of investors broke.  These two headlines have caused me to consider what I would do if I found myself in a mess that could cause my financial ruin.  A home and retirement accounts are huge assets you don’t ever want to find yourself without, but what about … Continue Reading

What’s The Best Mobile Payment Platform: Zelle, Venmo, Square or Apple Pay?

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 19 21:02:04 PDT 2018

Mobile payments are table stakes for banking providers looking to remain relevant with today's digital consumers. Which one should you offer?

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Watch Apple’s iPad education event here

by Brian Heater @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 13:13:06 PDT 2018

Apple didn’t livestream this morning’s education event at Lane Tech High School in Chicago, so reading along live was the next best thing. Thankfully, for those who weren’t crammed into the auditorium seating with the rest of us, the whole shebang is now online and viewable through Apple’s site. The event was, as expected, focused […]

The Complete Guide To Uber Tipping [Proper Etiquette & How To Tip]

by Lori Allen @ Ridester.com

Wed Mar 21 14:22:43 PDT 2018

Have you ever gotten out of an Uber and thought to yourself, “do you tip Uber drivers?” or “what is the proper Uber tipping etiquette?” Well, you’re not alone. I’ve thought the same thing multiple times over my course as both Uber driver and passenger. I’ve given and taken thousands of rides over the years, and have an intimate knowledge of this topic. Today I am here to reveal four things: Why you should absolutely tip your Uber driver on every trip. How much you should tip. The different methods you can use to tip. What your driver expects once

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Geotargeted Marketing Strategies: Using Location Data to Engage Banking Consumers

by Lisa Joyce @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 12 21:02:31 PDT 2018

Banks and credit unions can drive greater marketing ROI by leveraging location-based data from consumers' mobile devices.

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5 Ways Fintech Firms Help Banks and Credit Unions

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Wed Mar 14 18:03:14 PDT 2018

Combining benefits of traditional banking organizations and new fintech start-ups can improve the development of digital solutions and enhance the consumer experience.

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How to Make Money with a Blog | Guide | Make Money by Blogging

by News Team @ AdvisoryHQ

Thu Mar 30 11:43:47 PDT 2017

Learn How Blogging for Money Could Become Your Reality Today The blogosphere has exploded over the past few years. It is assumed there are over 1 million blog posts written each and every day. Many people write for the joy of it, but many people make money by blogging. Interested in learning how blogs make […]

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Holiday Shopping Tips for Your Spending Personality

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Mon Nov 20 10:19:45 PST 2017

Although 41% of consumers report starting their holiday shopping in October or even earlier (Wow! Good for you!), an estimated 69% of Americans will shop over the Thanksgiving weekend. Early research from the National Retail Federation shows that the 2017 season will be a big deal, with holiday spending forecasted to be near $680 billion, up almost 4% […]

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Why Financial Institutions Are Betting on Multi-Sensory Branch Experiences

by Guest Contributor @ The Financial Brand

Mon Mar 19 21:01:53 PDT 2018

Here's how banks and credit unions are using all five senses to shape people's perceptions of their brands in branch environments.

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Look at Subsegments When Targeting the Affluent Traveler

by Christina Smith @ Media Logic

Thu Jan 18 11:54:36 PST 2018

If you are marketing an airline and lodging co-brand credit card or a bank branded card with travel rewards to affluent travelers, consider focusing on the subsegment called “A Taste of First Class.” Here’s what we know about them (and how we arrived at this recommendation).

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Turkish won't admit they cancelled my flight

by dwatson0103 @ FlyerTalk Forums

Tue Mar 27 16:12:45 PDT 2018

This is about the weirdest situation I have ever found myself in. And I fly pretty often. On Mar 22, my son and I had a flight out of JFK with Turkish Air. About two hours before the flight, we got alerts it had been cancelled, along with many other...

How Will The Smartphone of the Future Impact Banking?

by Jim Marous @ The Financial Brand

Sun Mar 25 21:03:08 PDT 2018

Advances in smartphone technology and user growth provide opportunities for innovation and differentiation for banking organizations.

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LendingTree Takes On Credit Karma with Credit Monitoring Feature

by Tatjana Kulkarni @ Bank Innovation

Thu Mar 22 08:55:40 PDT 2018

EXCLUSIVE- Online loan marketplace LendingTree is going head to head (again) with credit scoring platform Credit Karma, with the launch of its free credit monitoring service within its My LendingTree platform. Credit Karma has over 75 million users, while My LendingTree platform has about seven million users based on the company’s announcement. With the launch ...Read More

Comparing Apple, Google and Microsoft’s education plays

by Brian Heater @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 14:56:48 PDT 2018

Today’s Apple event in Chicago was about more than just showing off new hardware and software in the classroom — the company was reasserting itself as a major player in education. The category has long been a lynchpin in Apple’s strategy — something that Steve Jobs held near and dear. Any ’80s kid will tell […]

While You Are Spring Cleaning, Remember Your Checking Account

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Thu Feb 23 11:24:11 PST 2017

The winter is slowly turning into spring, which means time to dig in deep and get some spring cleaning done.  It is great to clean out all those forgotten nooks and crannies, and empty out boxes and drawers, don’t forget another important area to spring clean – your finances.

Wash Away Debt

First, take a look at your different debts.  Figure out which one to work on first.  There are two options:

• Pay off the lowest debt first then

Delay in re-set of level miles after KF Gold requalification

by puchong @ FlyerTalk Forums

Tue Mar 27 15:55:17 PDT 2018

For the *third time now in a span of two years*, my KF level miles did not reset to zero after I completed 50K qualifying miles. As a consequence, each time I have had subsequent flights being credited to the previous year total instead of starting...

How to Shop for Used Clothes — and Why You Should

by Laura McMullen @ NerdWallet

Thu Mar 22 20:00:39 PDT 2018

Buying used clothes at thrift stores may seem like a smart way to slash your spending — and it is. You ought to get gold stars and stickers for spending…

Tired Of Budgets? Try A New Way To Save Money

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Fri Feb 24 11:24:59 PST 2017

When it comes to saving money, most of you might be scared away because it means you have to make a budget and actually stick to it.  Other than weight loss, sticking to a budget might be the most broken goal.  They are hard to figure out and even harder to remember to keep.  But, experts are now saying a budget isn’t as necessary as you might think.

Know Your Number

You typically think of knowing your numbers relating … Continue Reading

How to Track Your Net Worth [+ My Net Worth]

by Philip Taylor @ PT Money

Fri Jan 19 22:40:00 PST 2018

You're probably reading this site because you want to see your financial life improve? Maybe move toward financial independence? Good on you, my friend! A great way to get better at something is to start tracking it. Let's talk about measuring and tracking your net worth. Simply put, your personal net worth is equal to […]

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4 Financial Resolutions To Start Any Day of the Year [Downloadable Family Budget Worksheet]

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Thu Dec 28 00:09:30 PST 2017

Who says resolutions have to start on New Year’s Day?  Get yourself started whatever day you feel inspired.  Here are few important financial goals that you can begin whether it’s January 1, August 1 or a random Tuesday in November. #1: Look at the Financial Big Picture – Use Our Family Budget Worksheet You feel […]

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Delay in re-set of level miles after KF Gold requalification

by puchong @ FlyerTalk Forums

Tue Mar 27 15:55:17 PDT 2018

For the *third time now in a span of two years*, my KF level miles did not reset to zero after I completed 50K qualifying miles. As a consequence, each time I have had subsequent flights being credited to the previous year total instead of starting...

4 Ways You Can Protect Your Credit Score Over the Holidays

by Sheila Olson @ Security 1st Bank

Wed Sep 27 13:01:36 PDT 2017

Holidays can bring joy and happy memories, but they also can mean problems ahead for your credit score.  Here are four strategies to protect your [...]

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BofA Launches SMB Loyalty Program to Help Grow Account Balances

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Tue Mar 27 06:34:15 PDT 2018

Bank of America is opening a loyalty program for its small business clients, with the focus on growing a client’s account balance through the presence of rewards. The program, which was announced by the bank yesterday, will allow SMBs with “an eligible Bank of America business checking account” (as well as a three-month average balance ...Read More

3 Money Lessons We Can Learn From ‘Roseanne’

by Courtney Jespersen @ NerdWallet

Sun Mar 25 18:00:27 PDT 2018

On March 27, the Conner family is coming back to prime time, thanks to the revival of ABC’s “Roseanne.” The popular sitcom starring Roseanne Barr and John Goodman as husband…

Will Cash Be Gone by 2020?

by Tatjana Kulkarni @ Bank Innovation

Mon Mar 26 09:15:46 PDT 2018

Cash is on its way out. Yes, we’re aware this notion has been part of the dialogue ever since the advent of digital payments. But how quickly will cash be replaced as its use is reduced? That’s unclear. Most people look at 2020 as year when there will be a significant shift. And then there’s ...Read More

Inquiry finds FBI sued Apple to unlock phone without considering all options

by Devin Coldewey @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 14:55:41 PDT 2018

The Office of the Inspector General has issued its report on the circumstances surrounding the FBI's 2016 lawsuit attempting to force Apple to unlock an iPhone as part of a criminal investigation. While it stops short of saying the FBI was untruthful in its justification of going to court, the report is unsparing of the bureaucracy and clashing political motives that ultimately undermined that justification.

Build your own PC inside the PC you built with PC Building Simulator

by Devin Coldewey @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 15:24:03 PDT 2018

Considering we've got simulators for everything from driving a junker to moving into a neighborhood with a bunch of hot dads in it, I suppose it was only a matter of time until someone made a game where you assemble your own PC. It's called PC Building Simulator, as you might guess, and it looks fabulous.

‘I deserve to be here’: Teenage wisdom from A Wrinkle In Time’s Rowan Blanchard

by brandijeter @ Mama Knows It All

Mon Mar 12 12:15:04 PDT 2018

Whenever I get the chance to listen to a teenager share what they’re going through, I’m all ears. I have a vested interested. As the mother of two children who will eventually be teenagers, I want to be there for them in a way that my parents couldn’t be for me. There’s no excuse these...

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I have some ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ coloring sheets for y’all!

by brandijeter @ Mama Knows It All

Sun Mar 11 10:35:31 PDT 2018

It’s finally open! A Wrinkle In Time starring Storm Reid as Meg Murry and directed by Ava DuVernay is in theaters now! Before you head out, or maybe after you get back home, check out these games and coloring sheets to keep the magical feeling going. Read my A Wrinkle In Time review and my...

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Manual For Teaching Teens About Money

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Wed Feb 15 11:50:07 PST 2017

To build furniture from IKEA you have a manual.  Your blender, vacuum and car come with a manual.  But, the biggest part of our life doesn’t come with a manual….children.  Not only is raising children hard without a manual, it gets even harder when your children become teenagers.  These six steps won’t help with every teenager issue, but it can help you teach them how to manage their money.

Step 1:  Ensure They Have Money

How is your child … Continue Reading

uberPOOL FAQ | How Does uberPOOL Work?

by Tyler Scott @ Ridester.com

Wed Mar 21 02:00:31 PDT 2018

One of the reasons Uber is so popular is for the wide range of rideshare options they offer. The options available include: Economy, Premium, Accessibility, Carpool. A rideshare option for budgets and personal preferences of all shapes and sizes! In this article, we are going to look at uberPOOL. This is Uber’s carpooling service which lets you share your Uber rides with others. What is UberPOOL and How Does It Work? Similar to Lyft’s service called Lyft Line, UberPOOL lets passengers match up with other riders heading the same direction. This gives rides access to a sweet, discounted fare. The

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Salesforce Enhances Open Banking Capabilities with Mulesoft Deal

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Wed Mar 21 09:08:04 PDT 2018

The acquisition of software provider Mulesoft by financial technology provider Salesforce may go a long way towards opening the banking ecosystem in the United States, as Salesforce integrates the former’s API capabilities into its platform. The acquisition, with a potential $6.5 billion value, will give Salesforce the ability to use Mulesoft’s API integration engine, which will ...Read More

‘Late Show’ will have fewer commercials tonight, thanks to Google sponsorship

by Anthony Ha @ TechCrunch

Tue Mar 27 14:12:23 PDT 2018

Stephen Colbert will get an extra segment on his show tonight, funded by a sponsorship from Google. Variety reports that CBS and Google have struck a deal that will reduce commercial time on Colbert’s Late Show. He’ll fill that extra time with a new segment (it’s not clear where it will fall during the show, […]

Financial Institutions Aren’t Prepared for the Digital Revolution

by Jim Marous @ The Financial Brand

Tue Mar 20 21:03:28 PDT 2018

As interview with Chris Skinner on his newest book, Digital Human, where he discusses the Digital Revolution and its impact on financial services.

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Bringing Simplicity to Banking

by Michelle Brown @ The Financial Brand

Sun Mar 25 21:02:21 PDT 2018

With banking, people don’t want to have to think too hard or put forth a lot of effort. Today's consumer demands the banking experience be simple across every touchpoint.

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NatWest Lauches ClearSpend app for Commerical Clients

by Tatjana Kulkarni @ Bank Innovation

Fri Mar 23 07:58:44 PDT 2018

NatWest Bank, the fully-owned subsidiary of RBS, today has rolled out its mobile app that allows its business clients to monitor card transactions in real-time. The app is ClearSpend app and was created in partnership with Silicon Valley fintech, SpendLabs. ClearSpend will let entire NatWest Commercial Cards network clients link to the card processor, enabling ...Read More

Think An Unexpected Emergency Won’t Happen To You?

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Tue Feb 14 11:42:32 PST 2017

Let’s face the facts- spending money is just more fun than saving it.  There is always something you can find to spend money on; a night out, dinner, new furniture, new car, the list goes on.  There are also plenty of reasons we don’t like to have to spend money.  These reasons are exactly when you need to have money in an emergency fund with the best banks.  When the time comes to have to use the money, … Continue Reading

New, Updated Security First Bank Website Coming Soon!

by chuber @ Security 1st Bank

Mon Mar 26 08:14:19 PDT 2018

We’ve been hard at work enhancing your experience on security1stbank.com, and we’re pleased to finally share it with you starting on Friday, March 30!  The [...]

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Consumers Union Criticizes USDA for withdrawing animal welfare standards for food labeled organic

by Michael McCauley @ Consumers Union

Mon Mar 12 15:54:41 PDT 2018

Rule requiring outdoor space was set to go into effect on May 14    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports, criticized the U.S. Department of Agriculture for being out of step with food consumers by  withdrawing its rule today requiring organic producers to abide by strong animal welfare standards.  The implementation […]

How Does Elastic.com Work? Know the Facts Before You Borrow

by Jeff Gitlen @ LendEDU

Mon Mar 26 05:08:49 PDT 2018

Elastic, offered by Republic Bank, promotes itself as being a “responsible” credit option for non-prime borrowers. It’s touted as a useful solution for consumers who might not be able to borrow money from other sources if they encounter an unexpected or emergency expense. The company also highlights what it describes as flexibility in how customers […]

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How To Be Financially Smart At Any Age

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Thu Aug 31 08:18:27 PDT 2017

  As you go through the stages of life what it means to be “financially smart” will change. A smart financial move when you’re approaching your 40s is not the same as a smart financial move for a 19-year-old in college. At 40, there are more things to consider when making decisions about your money, […]

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Dear Mom with more than one kid, I owe you an apology

by brandijeter @ Mama Knows It All

Fri Mar 23 10:38:38 PDT 2018

I was a mom of one child for nearly 8 years before my son was born. My daughter was the most chill baby, a pretty easygoing toddler, and has been a low maintenance kid so far. Any issues or challenges that she had, I was able to delve right into immediately. I could devote all...

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All-New Ultimate Guide to United Airlines Miles: Part 2 – Step-by-Step Guide to Opening an Account

by Million Mile Secrets @ Million Mile Secrets

Tue Mar 27 07:00:35 PDT 2018

United Airlines miles are valuable for award travel, especially for short-haul flights, from North America to Central America, the Pacific, and around Africa on Star Alliance partners like Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. It’s FREE to open a United Airlines account online, so you can earn and redeem miles.  You can also transfer flexible points like Chase …

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15 Applications of AI and Machine Learning in Financial Marketing

by Jim Marous @ The Financial Brand

Sun Mar 18 21:04:59 PDT 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are very powerful marketing tools that must be used by banks and credit unions to meet consumer expectations.

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Motive Partners Launches Innovation Lab in London

by Tatjana Kulkarni @ Bank Innovation

Wed Mar 21 08:40:10 PDT 2018

EXCLUSIVE – The members-only innovation lab, Motive Partners, opened a center in London today. The lab is build to work with startups that can help banks solve their pain points, which more often than not center around personalization and efficiency, according to Alberto Corvo, founding partner at Motive. The lab will be based in Canary ...Read More

The News Inspires You To Open a Savings Account

by Diane Denning @ BankTruth

Wed Feb 22 12:54:06 PST 2017

The news isn’t always the most uplifting show on TV these days, but when I watch or listen to the news, I am reminded of one thing – the importance of a savings account.  This might sound silly to you, but even the most awful stories can make you grateful for the accounts you have that help you save money.  Here are three of the top news categories and how they tie into the importance of a savings … Continue Reading

American Agriculture | Guide | Everything You Need to Know (Facts & Types)

by AHQ Publishing Team @ AdvisoryHQ

Thu Mar 09 09:39:31 PST 2017

Introduction: Types of Agriculture and the American Farmer Perhaps your grandparents lived on a farm, or you remember hearing family stories of great-grandparents who used to farm in the old country. But if you are like the vast majority of Americans today, you have little to no direct connection with the land since at least […]

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Trust Investors, Not Automation, Raisin Says

by Grace Noto @ Bank Innovation

Tue Mar 27 08:03:33 PDT 2018

EXCLUSIVE— The newest feature brought to customers by German fintech Raisin is the ability to invest in ETF portfolios via the app, something that more and more fintechs have been relying on machine learning and artificial intelligence to achieve. Raisin’s portfolios, however, are aimed at “self-directed investors” — i.e., investors who know what they’re doing, ...Read More