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My Favorites
Mint
— Budgeting App
So easy to use, so user friendly, and great customer service if you have any issues. I’ve always had a mental budget, but after years of saying I’ll write it down so we can see where the money flows. I finally did it. I linked all the accounts and Now I check it once a day. It tracks all your income and expenses and is customizable.
Vanguard
— Overall Investment Platform
THE LOWEST FEES! It is a low cost investment platform for all your investing needs. The expense ratios are the best in the business. My wife’s work retirement accounts are all there and we recently moved our IRA’s to Vanguard. Our mutual fund fees dropped by about 60%.
TD Ameritrade
— Trading Platform
So cheap and user friendly. And the mobile is simple. I recently started buying stock, mostly ETFs, but TD Ameritrade made it super simple. And a few months ago we opened two trust savings accounts for the kids. Buy and Keep with TD!
USAA
— Banking and Insurance
The most amazing customer service. If you can make this your bank, then take action now. So after being assigned Frontwave Credit Union formerly know as Pacific Marine Credit Union in Marine Corps Boot Camp, I made the switch to USAA. Earn interest with funds in your checking and savings accounts. Oh, I almost forgot I canceled my auto and home insurance and opened accounts with them. We saved about $400/ year
American Express
— Cash Back Credit Card
If you want a lot of cash back, then call or sign up online with AMEX. A lot of cards offer cash back, but with AMEX they also protect you at the drop of a hat. Our card was skimmed at an airport on vacation and they notified us. AMEX refunded the card without a hitch. They even mailed a new card to us in another country.
Amazon
— Place to Shop
Really, that’s a no brainer- AMAZON-My wife is the MVP member. The Most Valuable Prime Member. On Amazon you can get just about anything. Hands down, a great site! I wish I owned more of their stock. Do you want groceries, clothes, toilet paper or just about anything else well then check on Amazon. You will be almost guaranteed they have it.