Melinda Sineriz

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Senior Editor at Finance Buzz

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The Best Ways to Make $300 a Day in 2025

4 days ago | financebuzz.com | Kate Daugherty |Melinda Sineriz

If you're just starting your side hustle, making $300 a day might seem out of reach. It's ambitious, but with the right approach (and an internet connection), it's attainable. And thankfully, there are multiple ways to make it happen. You can freelance using skills you already have and start building a client base. Or, if you like driving, consider delivering during peak hours and taking surveys or playing games while you wait.
Speeding Ticket Fines Across the U.S. [Data]

4 days ago | financebuzz.com | Josh Koebert |Melinda Sineriz

Getting pulled over for speeding is never pleasant, but the worst part is often the financial consequences that follow. What most drivers don't know, however, is that speeding fines can vary dramatically depending on where you're pulled over, the severity of your infraction, or even what court fees look like in your area. Although we hope you never receive a speeding ticket, it's essential to understand the potential costs associated with being stopped for driving too fast.
E*TRADE Bank Review [2025]: Big Interest, Free ATMs, but Is It Worth It?

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Danielle Letenyei |Melinda Sineriz

Who is E*TRADE banking right for? E*TRADE banking is for anyone who wants their money to work for them and earn a high rate of interest. With 3.00% APY on its Max-Rate Checking1 <p>As of 04/30/2025, the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of the Max-Rate Checking Account is 3.00%. Your interest rate and APY may change at any time and fees may reduce earnings.
Compare Cheap Car Insurance in California

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Becca Borawski Jenkins |Melinda Sineriz

Low-cost car insurance options in California include Root, Mercury, and USAA. In California, the typical monthly rate for full-coverage car insurance is $214, compared to the national average of $193. Your actual premium may vary based on several factors, such as age, driving history, and ZIP code. The best way to pinpoint your cost is by comparing quotes from various insurers.
Compare Cheap Car Insurance in Vermont

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Becca Borawski Jenkins |Melinda Sineriz

Cheap car insurance providers in Vermont include State Farm, USAA, Safeco. On average, full-coverage car insurance in Vermont costs $149 monthly, while the national average is $193. However, what you'll actually pay depends on several factors, including your age, driving record, and location. The best way to find that out is to get quotes from multiple insurance companies. Below, we break down the cheapest car insurance options in Vermont by coverage level, driver profile, and insurer.
Auto Knowledge Report: Less Than Half of Drivers Can Change a Tire

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Josh Koebert |Melinda Sineriz

It's no secret that cars are an essential part of daily life for most Americans. Given their importance, it's also crucial for automobile owners to know how to care for them properly. Understanding what different warning lights mean, knowing how to conduct basic or routine maintenance yourself, and ensuring you have the right insurance coverage for your car can help extend the life of an expensive and essential investment. But is this the reality for most drivers?
Red Lights and Rolling Stops: A Look at the Most Frequently Broken Traffic Laws

1 week ago | financebuzz.com | Josh Koebert |Melinda Sineriz

No one wants to think of themselves as a reckless driver, but chances are that most are bending the rules more than they realize. Bad driving habits range from eating behind the wheel to rolling through stop signs to driving without a license or insurance. But in the spectrum of innocuous to downright dangerous, which infractions are the most common? Which are drivers OK with, and what would they never do?
Self-Driving Car Statistics 2025: Autonomous Vehicle Safety, Accident, and Adoption Report

2 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Chris Lewis |Melinda Sineriz

Self-driving cars are becoming more commonplace on the road. While some vehicles can drive themselves entirely, most offer driver assistance such as cruise control, lane-centering, and partial driving automation. In this report, FinanceBuzz compiles data on automated vehicles, the differences between assisted and automated driving systems, crash trends, and their legal, ethical, and insurance implications.
Cheapest Car Insurance for Drivers in Their 40s [2025]

2 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Kat Tretina |Melinda Sineriz

I am in the final months of my 30s, which is strange and gulp inducing. But, being a finance-minded person, there is one perk I can look forward to: Car insurance premiums tend to be lower for drivers in their 40s. When you're in your 40s, you likely have more experience behind the wheel, and you may be able to take advantage of discount programs like homeownership discounts or multi-policy discounts to lower your rates.
Car Theft Statistics [2025]: Trends by Year, State, and Make

3 weeks ago | financebuzz.com | Josh Koebert |Melinda Sineriz

In 2024, a motor vehicle was stolenevery 37 seconds in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. With more than 90% of American households owning a car, auto theft is a very real (and costly) problem for American drivers. Even so, motor vehicle theft declined 17% from 2023, after reported thefts reached a record high of over 1 million cars stolen.