Danielle Greving

Established in 2012, Avant is an online lending platform that offers unsecured personal loans. With a minimum credit score requirement of 580, Avant personal loans are great for those with little or poor credit history. If you qualify for a loan, you can get your money in as little as 1 to 3 business days. However, its APRs are high, and those with bad credit are unlikely to qualify for lower rates.

Launched in 2021, Kanguro’s goal is to modernize pet insurance for Spanish-speaking Americans. Co-founded by Andrés Mishaan and Nicholas Hanabergh, Kanguro brands itself as designed “by Latinos for Latinos.” Kanguro allows pet parents to create customized insurance plans and enroll in just a few clicks. Kanguro allows you to visit any licensed vet and after a vet visit, parents can upload their vet bills to the Kanguro app.

Raisin is a marketplace that helps you find the best rates for a certificate of deposit (CD) account, savings account, or money market account. The company connects you with accounts that you may not otherwise be able to access, like minority-owned and community-driven institutions. With Western Alliance powered by Raisin, you’ll earn higher rates than you would if you signed up directly through one of the company’s partner banks.

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2019, Grasshopper is a digital banking solution for small businesses, startups, and venture capital & private equity firms. Checking accounts for start-ups and SMBs can be opened in less than 10 minutes, and there is no monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance required after funding. Account holders get access to a free Visa debit card, and the accounting software Autobooks.

Founded in 2012 and based in New Jersey, Longbridge Financial offers reverse mortgage products. This includes home equity conversion mortgages (HECMs) and proprietary mortgages, which are known as platinum mortgages and are geared toward those with higher-value properties. The company has an easy-to-use website and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Accredited Debt Relief is a service that helps people consolidate debt, lower monthly payments, and reduce their debt so they can get out of debt faster and more affordably. This company works with unsecured debts and offers a free consultation to determine eligibility and customize a debt savings plan for every applicant.

I found Generali to be a good option for travel insurance, offering three comprehensive packages at affordable rates. I like that the coverage details are clearly listed on the company’s website, so you don’t have to jump through hoops to find out what each package includes. Getting a quote takes only a few minutes, and Generali even offers a guide to help you choose the right insurance package for your needs.

Do you have hefty student loans that you’re still working on repaying? Are you wondering if there’s a smarter way you could be repaying them, either through refinancing or consolidation?

Raisin is a marketplace that helps you find the best rates for a certificate of deposit (CD) account, savings account, or money market account. The company connects you with accounts that you may not otherwise be able to access, like minority-owned and community-driven institutions. With NexBank powered by Raisin, you’ll earn higher rates than you would if you signed up directly through one of the company’s partner banks.

Founded in 2012 and based in New Jersey, Longbridge Financial offers reverse mortgage products. This includes home equity conversion mortgages (HECMs) and proprietary mortgages, which are known as platinum mortgages and are geared toward those with higher-value properties. The company has an easy-to-use website and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

Are you thinking about purchasing life insurance but aren’t sure what kind of policy to choose? Choosing life insurance is a big decision, as you want to ensure your loved ones are protected in the event of your passing. But, sifting through all of the policy options can often feel overwhelming. How do you know what life insurance is right for you?

Headquartered in New York City and founded in 2019, Grasshopper is a digital banking solution for small businesses, startups, and venture capital & private equity firms. Checking accounts for start-ups and SMBs can be opened in less than 10 minutes, and there is no monthly maintenance fee or minimum balance required after funding. Account holders get access to a free Visa debit card, and the accounting software Autobooks.

If you own your home, it’s one of your biggest investments, so you most likely have homeowners insurance to protect it. Indeed, most mortgage lenders will require you to have a homeowner’s insurance policy.

For centuries, gold has been valuable as jewelry, art, currency, manufacturing material, and even an investment asset.

If you are one of the millions of Americans beleaguered by student loan debt, and are unhappy with your current terms, or struggling with repayments, you might want to consider refinancing your student loan. By sticking with the same lender and repayment terms, you could be losing thousands of dollars unnecessarily.

When moving into a new rental apartment or home, one of the first things you need to think about is purchasing renters insurance. Many renters make the mistake of thinking they don’t need to purchase insurance at all, as landlords have the building insured.

Do you have hefty student loans that you’re still working on repaying? Are you wondering if there’s a smarter way you could be repaying them, either through refinancing or consolidation?