Jamie's Articles

• How Much Should You Save for a Down Payment on a House?

  Here's how much you should have to put down before filling out those mortgage applications.

• Bank of Oklahoma Review: Strong Digital Banking Option for Five Additional States

  About Bank of Oklahoma Bank of Oklahoma is part of BOK Financial and is a top 30 U.S.-based bank. The bank was founded in 1910 in Tulsa and has grown to over $45 billion in assets. Its parent company, BOKF, is currently the largest bank in Oklahoma and has 130 branch locations in the area....

• Texas Capital Bank Review: Lots of Banking Options and Low Monthly Fees

  About Texas Capital Bank Texas Capital Bank was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas. The Texas bank has branch locations in the state’s five largest cities along with one location in New York City. It has $35 billion in assets and cites commercial banking and private wealth advisory as its areas of expertise....

• Marcus by Goldman Sachs Review: Online Savings With Higher-Than-Average Yields

  About Marcus by Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs was originally founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman. Since that time, the financial firm has grown to be one of the biggest investment banks in the U.S. In 2016, the bank announced its acquisition of GE Capital Bank’s online deposit platform. The rebranded bank is now Marcus by...

• Upwork Review: How To Make Money on the Freelancing Platform

  What Is Upwork? Upwork is a marketplace that connects freelancer contractors to potential clients. Clients post jobs they need to be completed, and the freelancers can bid on the jobs they’re interested in. Upwork is currently the largest freelance marketplace in the world. One of the advantages of using Upwork is that it’s a non-vetted...

• Financial Literacy: The Key Components You Need To Know

  If managing your money and paying your bills makes you feel anxious and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. According to a survey conducted by Capital One, 77% of Americans feel stressed about their personal finances. Of those surveyed, 58% feel that their finances control their lives, and 68% aren’t sure they’ll have enough money to eventually...

• How Are Savings Accounts Taxed?

  In addition to investing and saving for retirement, it’s a good idea to have three to six months’ worth of expenses set aside in a high-interest savings account. This money will be easily accessible if you run into a financial emergency, and it can give you added peace of mind. Even with a high-interest savings...

• How To Make Money on TikTok: 7 Effective Ways

  TikTok is currently one of the fastest-growing social media networks in the world. And recent reports estimate that the company will surpass 1.2 billion active monthly users in 2021. This kind of rapid growth means that there are plenty of opportunities to build a following on the platform. And once you’ve made a name for...

• TCF National Bank Review: Low Fees and Flexible Banking Options

  About TCF National Bank TCF Bank is owned by TCF Financial Corp., which merged with Chemical Financial Corp. in 2019 to form the current company. It is headquartered in Detroit and trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol TCF. The bank has 475 branch locations. Most are located in Michigan, Illinois and Minnesota, though TCF...

• State Farm Bank Review: A Flexible Online Bank With Low Fees

  A good place to start this State Farm Bank review is by looking at some of the things it does well and some of the things it could improve on. Here’s a quick rundown: About State Farm Bank State Farm was founded in 1922 when retired farmer and insurance salesman G.J. Mecherle sold his first...