So many financial products are scattered all over the world, just ready to be discovered and used. Modest Money helps you choose the best product that can help you out with these honest financial product reviews. Be sure to read these posts before choosing a product to use.
Betterment Review – Insider Investing Scoop
In a world where low interest is commonplace, most people know that simply leaving money in the bank may not be the best idea. However, many people choose this as an easy option because they believe that investing in the stock market is too complex for them. AsSendhil Mullainathan wrote for the New York Times;"A relaxing retirement is supposed to be the reward for a … [Read more...]
Ally Invest Review – Exclusive Review of Ally Invest Brokerage
Hey everyone, thanks for joining me for this week’s review! In true Modest Money review fashion, we’re bringing it back to investment platforms with an inside look at Ally Invest. I’ve noticed several bloggers around the personal finance blogosphere talking about it, so I figured why not take a look myself? Here’s what I’ve found out! See Ally Invest Pricing and DetailsStart … [Read more...]
Blooom Review – A Standout Robo-Advisor
Understanding Why Blooom Started If you are looking for investment help, there are many companies available. But if you want a company that specializes in specific investment plans, like 401k help, the options start to narrow down.Here is where Blooom (yes, it has three o’s) enters, an automated portfolio management service or, robo-advisor. Founded by three men, their … [Read more...]
24Option Review 2017: Seamless Forex and CFD Trading
If you’re been involved in the world of Forex and CFD trading for more than a minute, you’ve come across 24option. Well known and even innovative for this sector, you’ve seen their ads even if you haven’t tried the platform for yourself. It’s not just every platform that is endorsed by Conor McGregor, after all. Celebrity endorsements aside, this is a great brokerage house for … [Read more...]
Motif Investing – Getting Beaten At Its Own Game
For several years, we’ve enthusiastically recommended Motif investing for new and experienced investors for its affordable approach to social portfolio building. However, it’s important for us to constantly reevaluate the platforms we recommend, especially as other services enter the space. Today, Motif doesn’t distinguish itself the way it once did. Other platforms are beating … [Read more...]
Wunder Capital Review
Short Wunder Capital Review Pros – Wunder Capital is the leading online investment platform for the solar energy market. Wunder uses their advanced technology to help investors invest in reliable solar energy projects across the U.S. Their two solar funds; the Wunder Income Fund, and Wunder Capital 5 have target returns of 6%, and 7.5% respectively. Best of all, Wunder Capital … [Read more...]
Our LendingClub Review (A Must Read Before Borrowing or Investing)
Modest Money's LendingClub Review LendingClub in a Nutshell LendingClub is America's most recognizable name in Peer to Peer (P2P) borrowing. American P2P has had some difficult early years, but the basic concept - people lending money to other people online, at great rates, with lots of safety measures - is stellar. LendingClub has pioneered this concept in the United States. … [Read more...]
Personal Capital Review – Taking Finances To The Next Level
Personal Capital in a Nutshell Personal Capital is an online platform and mobile app to help you understand your money and invest it more wisely. Personal Capital is really two services: 1) a Personal Finance aggregator, for every financial/investment account you have, and 2) a discounted investment advising and wealth management service aimed at wealthy users with internet … [Read more...]
Modest Money’s Top 3 Investment Magazines
To be a good investor, you must marinate your mind in investment information. The world of investment is impossibly complex. It is linked to every facet of worldwide economic and political realities. I’ve laid out 3 publications that will be extremely helpful to seasoned investors and beginners alike. Each has a different specialty, but taken together your knowledge of … [Read more...]
Modest Money’s LifeLock Review 2015
Identity Theft is real, we’re reminded time and time again. After millions of American consumers had their credit card info stolen through major retailers like Target, it’s hard to imagine who hasn’t had their identity theft stolen, at least to some extent. But as identity thieves have become more sophisticated, so have efforts to keep them away from you, your identity, and … [Read more...]
