Mike Ayers

Oct 31, 2024 | money.com | Mike Ayers

Waiting for your next paycheck can be stressful, but Chime is working to give members access to their money when they need it with their latest product, MyPay. You’re probably familiar with the “Sunday scaries” — that surge of anxiety as the weekend comes to a close and the once far-off work week becomes an imminent reality. But have you heard of “payday paralysis”?

Sep 19, 2024 | money.com | Paul Reynolds |Mike Ayers

So you’ve decided you need a comprehensive financial plan, and selected a professional to do the work, perhaps from the Money list of the best financial planners. It’s time now to better understand the planning process and prepare for the conversations, paperwork, decisions and costs you’ll encounter along the way.

May 29, 2024 | money.com | Paul Reynolds |Mike Ayers

Financial planners are long-term strategists who can help you plan for retirement, college bills and other major milestones in your life. In other words, they’re crucial resources for anyone forming a big-picture plan for their finances. But how do you find a good financial planner who matches you and your situation? Money just launched a unique project to address that need.

Apr 8, 2024 | money.com | Kristen Bahler |Mike Ayers

There’s a P.E. teacher in Portland, Oregon who spends his Wednesday mornings leading a brigade of kids to school on bike. Watching them zip through the city — their helmeted heads bobbing in unison to music blasting from a loudspeaker; joggers and crossing guards smiling as they pass — is a raucously joyous spectacle. Millions of people have tuned in, thanks to social media, and a camera “Coach Balto” lugs along for the ride.

Mar 18, 2024 | money.com | Carlos Silva |Taina Cuevas |Mike Ayers

Money prides itself in recommending not just the best possible products, but the ideal ones for our readers’ specific financial circumstances and lifestyles. The same holds true for our credit card picks. In order to find the best credit cards for our wide range of readers, we take into account various factors. We first evaluate each card’s offers and dive deep into the fine print of its terms and conditions.