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George Orwell writes about personal finance, investing strategies, and wealth-building for everyday readers. With a background in financial analysis, he simplifies complex money topics into actionable advice.
Couple learning what is a trust fund during a meeting with an estate planning attorney
Posted inInvesting & Savings

What Is a Trust Fund and How Does It Work

A trust fund is a legal arrangement that holds money, property, or other assets on behalf of someone else. Instead of leaving assets directly to a person through a will,…
Posted by George Orwell September 9, 2026
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Posted inPersonal Finance

How to Close a Chime Account: Step-by-Step Guide

Closing a Chime account is not something you can do with a single tap in the app. Chime requires you to contact support directly, and the account has to meet…
Posted by George Orwell August 27, 2026
Split image comparing a bank branch and a credit union branch side by side
Posted inAccounting

Bank vs credit union: which one is right for you

Choosing between a bank vs credit union comes down to ownership, not just interest rates or fees. Banks are for-profit companies owned by shareholders. Credit unions are nonprofit cooperatives owned…
Posted by George Orwell August 26, 2026
Gold metal credit card representing the Amex Gold Card annual fee and dining rewards
Posted inPersonal Finance

American Express Gold Card Annual Fee: What You’ll Actually Pay

The American Express Gold Card annual fee sits at $325 a year. That charge appears on your first statement after you open the account, then again every year on your…
Posted by George Orwell August 22, 2026
Personal check on a wooden desk showing the parts you check when learning how to read a cheque
Posted inPersonal Finance

How to Read a Cheque: Every Part of a Check Explained

A check looks simple until you actually need to read one carefully. Maybe a client just handed you a check for a large invoice, or a family member mailed you…
Posted by George Orwell August 16, 2026
Diagram showing where is the check number on a check, circled in the top right corner and bottom row
Posted inPersonal Finance

Where Is the Check Number on a Check

The check number sits in two spots on every personal check. You'll find it printed in the top right corner. It also appears again at the bottom, inside the row…
Posted by George Orwell August 16, 2026
Financial analyst reviewing charts to assess a company's interest coverage ratio
Posted inAccounting

Interest Coverage Ratio: Formula, Calculation, and What It Means

A company can carry debt for years without trouble, right up until it can't. The interest coverage ratio is the fastest way to check whether a business earns enough to…
Posted by George Orwell August 15, 2026
Driver reviewing a non-standard auto insurance policy document inside a car
Posted inPersonal Finance

Non-Standard Auto Insurance: What It Is and Who Needs It

A recent auto insurance quote might have come back far higher than what a friend or coworker pays. That price jump usually means the quote came from the non-standard auto…
Posted by George Orwell August 11, 2026
Person reviewing quotes from the best car insurance company on a laptop at home
Posted inAuto Finance & Loans

Best Car Insurance Company: How to Actually Pick One

Most people search for the "best" car insurance company expecting a single name to fall out of the results. That is not how this works. The best car insurer for…
Posted by George Orwell August 7, 2026
Capital One Venture card review flat-lay with travel accessories and passport
Posted inPersonal Finance

Capital One Venture Card Review: Is It Worth It

Reading a Capital One Venture card review before you apply is worthwhile, because this card competes in a crowded field of $95-fee travel cards that all promise big miles and…
Posted by George Orwell August 5, 2026

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