The Smart Investor

How to Protect Your Bank Account From Fraud

Banking fraud is a criminal act where a criminal uses illegal methods to obtain money or other types of financial assets. Nowadays, there are dozens of different kinds of financial fraud. In fact, in 2021, the Federal Trade Commission, also known as FTC…

How to Redeem Hyatt Points For The Best Value

World of Hyatt points has an average value of approximately 1.8 cents each. The specific value of your points will depend on how you redeem them.

For example, if you were looking to book a room at the Hyatt House LA location…

How Travel Credit Cards Work

If you can handle using a credit card responsibly and enjoy traveling, a travel credit card could be the ideal product for you.

Travel credit cards are a form of rewards credit card that allows you to accumulate points or miles that you can redeem for…

High Yield Savings Account or Gold Investing: Which Is Better Against Inflation?

With the rate of inflation on the rise, many people are looking for ways to invest their money. Traditionally high yield savings and gold have provided safe avenues of investment, but which…

How To Redeem Marriot Bonvoy Points in 2022

The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program is one of the largest hotel reward platforms in the world, with over 7,000 properties included in the program. You can earn rewards points when you stay at Marriott properties or use a Marriott co-branded credit card.

US Treasury Bonds Vs. CDs: How They Compare And Which Is Right For You

With the trying economic times we’re experiencing, many people are looking for ways to invest their money with minimal risk and decent returns.

How To Redeem Hilton Honors Points in 2022

If you’re a frequent visitor of the Hilton hotel chain, you will likely be aware of the brand’s loyalty program.

How Do Hilton Points Work?

How to Set Up Bank of America Direct Deposit

When someone transfers money electronically into a bank or savings account, it is called a direct deposit. Over 25,000 financial institutions are connected by the Automated Clearing House (ACH) network. They use direct deposit to send money from one…