TheDealExperts finance blog consists of various articles and posts that discuss trends, tips, hacks relating to personal finance and more.
If you’re in the market for a personal loan, you are not alone. The personal loan market has surged recently, with the total outstanding debt now over $156 billion. And if you are considering a personal loan, it should be clear that there are more lenders than ever before. Fintech startups, online banks, and traditional lenders are all vying for market share in this growing space.
The Pros And Cons Of An Online Loan Read More »
The beauty of the internet is that it is the ultimate leveling of the traditional market, meaning people of all skills have the ability to make ridiculous amounts of money online with nothing more than a good work ethic and a decent internet connection. Of all the ways to earn some good side-hustle money, basic reading and writing skills are probably all you need in order to start easily earning money online today!
Side Gigs that Involve Simple Writing Skills Read More »
It’s hard to go anywhere or listen to anything right now and not hear of the terrible wave of financial chaos sweeping across the country. From thousands of hard-working Americans being put out of work due to the threat of the Coronavirus or companies scrambling because of panic selling at the stock market, these Wall Street woes alone are making millions of Americans question as to whether they should put long-term investing towards their retirement aside in order to take care of the uncertain short-term challenges, or continue to be disciplined in their finances.
Is this crisis an excuse to stop saving? Read More »
By the time you read this, almost 6.6 million Americans will have filed for unemployment benefits. This number is larger than that of those on unemployment during the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, and now, after four years of low unemployment and a bull market, even people in relatively secure jobs are uncertain as to what the future holds. For some people reading this, even maybe you, the fears of losing your job has become a reality.
Laid off? Take these steps to protect yourself Read More »
If you don’t have time to read a book line by line and you just don’t really seem to pay attention to an entire podcast, the wonderful viral world of YouTube is packed to the brim with some of the best financial education and informative channels you can find from content creators around the world. Whether you’re going to be the next Wolf of Wall Street, an extreme financial minimalist, or you just want to educate yourself on some basic financial literacy, here are the top five channels we’ve selected to help you find something beneficial to add to your playlist.
Five YouTube Channels To Kick Your Finances Into Gear Read More »
This crisis is finally being treated seriously by both the federal government and the private sector, but what impacts everyone equally are the decisions the Federal Reserve makes during this time, which will affect our country long term for years to come.
You Need To Pay Attention To What The Fed Is Up To Read More »
Whenever there is a massive drop in the stock market, you immediately have two types of people- those who panic sell, and those who buy thinking they are investing in a big future at a very low point in the present.
What should you know about investing in this bear market Read More »
Millions of Americans woke up to a nightmare when they woke up to a global health pandemic and financial crisis. Overnight, hundreds of thousands of American workers were either furloughed or laid off entirely because of the looming threat of the invisible enemy, COVID-19. What’s worse is that this crisis has exposed that many Americans were simply living off borrowed time financially, meaning that they had little to no savings or investments to prepare for an emergency like the one we are facing.
The App You Need to Budget During a Crisis Read More »
Imagine your current budget. Now add an extra hundred dollars per month. It’s nice, right?
And while it is easy to imagine how to spend the money, sometimes it can be a challenge to dream up ways to make it happen. So let’s take a look at a few ways that you create some extra wiggle room in your monthly budget.
A Few Ideas to Help You Save an Extra $100 Every Month Read More »
Too good to be true! Right, gamers? A recent article from CBR has exposed a lucrative opportunity for eagle eyed gamers who want to earn money by pointing out bugs and other software related issues in Microsoft products.
CBR reports “In recent years, as computer security has become more of a concern for everyone, trying to get ahead of the bugs and vulnerabilities that cause hacks and denial of service attacks is a higher and higher priority. Microsoft has been in on this game for a while, but they just recently launched the Xbox Bounty Program, taking what has become a relatively standard ‘bug bounty’ program and bringing it to another video game console. If you find a major bug in an Xbox Live service and report it to them, you could get paid for it.”
Microsoft is Paying People to Find Bugs in Their Software Read More »
Most of us work for our employers, we work for our spouse, we do more work for our family and sometimes even find ourselves doing work for our friends. Despite all our great intentions, burnout and frustration can combine to create stagnant lives where we fail to cut out times during the day to just relax, nonetheless to pick up a book or even learn a new skill. Well, thanks to the beautiful digital world of podcasts, you can achieve a world class education from the experts just by tapping a few buttons on your phone or laptop. So whether you’re at the gym, in the car, or on your lunch break, here are some of the top self-development podcasts out right now pumping out fresh content for you weekly, absolutely for free.
5 Self-Development Podcasts to Amplify Your Life Read More »
A little extra lunch money never hurt anyone, right? Thanks to the wonderful world of the internet, it is easier now more than ever to make easy money right from your phone. Here are a list of websites ranging from surveys to rating services and cashback programs, and our experience using them to generate some easy cash.
Note: None of these websites are paying us to say anything, so expect some hardcore honesty!
Sites & Apps To Make Extra Money During Your Lunch Break Read More »
Mount Vernon, cherry trees, even false teeth — they’re all associated with the first President of the United States, George Washington. So why are — of all things — mattresses one of the items most associated with Presidents’ Day? Was Washington an expert on pillow-top technology? Did he have a passion for memory foam?
Why Presidents’ Day Is The Time To Buy A Mattress Read More »
We all want to say we’re in great financial shape, but the truth is we either aren’t or we still have room to get better. Sometimes, our day to day lives don’t give us the time to do research on our own in order to get a good grasp about tough concepts. For some of us, the money needed to work with a professional financial expert to help carry the load just isn’t an option either. However, there is an easy and engaging way to get the financial advice we need, on our time, for absolutely free! Whether on our lunch break, at the gym, or during our commute, podcasts allow us to listen in on the conversations and discussions about money matters right from our phones or other portable devices. So, what are some of the best financial podcasts to get started on as we embark on our journey to debt freedom, budgetary fortitude, and wealth growth?
5 Podcasts to Help You Get Smarter With Your Money Right Now Read More »
In the Christmas classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” Clarke W. Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) guides his family through what can only be described as a disastrous Christmas. The generous-but-inept Clarke goes all-in by placing a down-payment on a backyard pool — before he’s received his yearly bonus. This error in judgment tortures Clarke as he waits day after day for his check. It finally arrives amid a Christmas Eve fail for the ages. Hoping his financial problems having been solved, he rips open the letter only to see that he’s been enrolled in a jelly-of-the-month club. For those fortunate enough to get a yearly bonus — and wise enough not to spend what they haven’t received — the choice of what to do with a bonus can be overwhelming. Should you spend it? Invest it? Pay down debt?
3 Ideas On What To Do With A Year-End Bonus Read More »
