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Small Business

How Does Snapchat Make Money?

By Albert Fang July 27, 2018

What is Snapchat? Snapchat is a social media platform and messenger app. While it is part of the social media genre it is nothing like Facebook or Twitter. To start, it only comes in app form and while it has text messaging capabilities, most people use the picture messaging feature. It is a messaging app

Small Business

How Does Venmo Make Money?

By Albert Fang July 25, 2018

What is Venmo? Venmo often describes itself as a digital wallet. It is a web browser or mobile app that allows people to send payments to others on the network in the United States. The payment service is owned by Paypal. Once Paypal came to be the owners of Venmo, they adjusted the app to

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Net Worth

How Much Money Does Imaqtpie Make a Year on Twitch

By Albert Fang July 24, 2018

Who is Imaqtpie? Michael “Imaqtpie” Santana was once the bot laner for the professional league of Legend of League team, Delta Fox and starting AD carry for Rock Solid. He is most known for his League of Legends stream on Twitch. Shortly after expressing his desires of streaming full-time, he quickly got away from the

Insurance

How Much is Motorcycle Insurance on Average in the USA

By Albert Fang July 22, 2018

The cost of motorcycle insurance, like most types of other vehicle insurance, is dependent on a wide variety of factors. Generally, the average cost in the United States for liability coverage only can run between $200 and $500 a year. Full coverage can bring the total cost up to a range between $400 and $800.

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Small Business

How Does Credit Karma Make Money?

By Albert Fang July 21, 2018

What is Credit Karma? Credit Karma is a credit score and report tracking company that offers many services for free. Credit tracking is widely used in developed countries for many things, such as loans, credit card applications, apartment rentals and even hiring. Many people are not aware of credit scores and such things before it

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Deals

Spend $10 at Whole Foods, Get $10 on Amazon Prime Day

By Albert Fang July 11, 2018

Whole Foods is currently running a rare promotion in which after you spend $10 in-store, you will receive $10 to spend on Amazon Prime Day (7/16/18 at 3 p.m. ET). Promotional deals like these dry up fast so I highly recommend jumping on-board as soon as possible. Note, offer valid through July 17, 2018 or

Small Business

How Does Whatsapp Make Money?

By Albert Fang July 11, 2018

What is Whatsapp? Whatsapp is a mobile messaging service owned by Facebook. The app allows for mobile communication in the form of text, audio or video to be done over the internet, allowing the user to avoid airtime or text messaging fees through their carrier. The company was founded in 2009 by Brian Acton and

Paid Surveys

Swagbucks Review: How to Get Swagbucks Fast

By Albert Fang July 4, 2018

Swagbucks is a free rewards program that have been around since 2008 and have on record paid over $270 million dollars in rewards back to the consumer. The long tenure of the rewards program solidifies Swagbucks as one of the biggest players in the “Get paid to…” space. In other words, the fact that the

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Frugal Living

How to Use Prime Pantry Credit with Amazon Prime

By Albert Fang July 4, 2018

Ever select no-rush shipping on Amazon to receive Prime Pantry credit, but never really know where it went? Believe it or not, not too many Amazon Prime consumers are knowledgeable about Prime Pantry or know about the credit balance they may have sitting on their Prime account. Well today, you can put an end to

Make Money

How to Become an Instagram Influencer and Monetize Instagram

By Albert Fang June 30, 2018

Many individuals aspire to make money just by posting a simple image or story. Sounds like an awesome side gig, right? Because it is. Let's get straight into how much you can make with posting on Instagram. How to Become an Instagram Influencer Becoming an Instagram influencer doesn't happen overnight. It requires a lot of

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Personal

4 Productivity Apps I Can’t Live Without

By Albert Fang May 30, 2018

A common question I get asked is what programs or applications I use to keep my life organized and stress-free when my work life is everything but calm. I am proud to share my secret productivity programs I use to this day. I use these programs on the regular to help maintain my composure when

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Insurance

When Should You Get Travel Insurance Benefits

By Albert Fang May 1, 2018

If you are going on an expensive or long trip, buying travel insurance is a great idea to protect you in case anything unforeseen happens. The trip may be cancelled due to circumstances beyond your control, like a hurricane rolling in to the islands just before your getaway is planned or a civil conflict that

Insurance

What is Renters Insurance and Why You Should Have It

By Albert Fang April 26, 2018

Renters insurance is a smart purchase for anyone living in a home they don’t currently own. If a life changing event like a fire takes place in your home, the cost of replacing everything you own can be crippling. Renters insurance also applies if you have to move your things to a self storage unit. Take

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Personal

How Ragnarok Online Taught Me the Grind of Life

By Albert Fang April 23, 2018

I rediscovered a creative writing assignment on my computer recently that I wrote several years back. I hope you enjoy the piece as much as I did just now. If you saw me five to ten years ago, you were probably wondering “What in the world is he playing all day?” The answer would be

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Debt

FAFSA: Subsidized Loans vs. Unsubsidized Loans for College

By Albert Fang April 23, 2018

Paying for college is usually the first major financial decision you will have to make in life, and for most of us, that will include whether or not to take out student loans, and how much to borrow. Understanding your loan options is critically important to this process. The two main types of student loans

Insurance

What is Hazard Insurance or Home Insurance

By Albert Fang April 22, 2018

When shopping for a homeowner’s insurance policy, it’s easy to get confused. There are so many terms specific to the industry and it can be hard to keep them straight as you shop. This is often the case with hazard insurance, a kind of coverage that you may already hold as part of your homeowner’s

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Frugal Living

Earn Yelp Cash, Uber Credits, & Airline Miles for Dining Out

By Albert Fang April 19, 2018

Enjoying yourself with a nice meal every now and then just got more rewarding. Imagine if you could earn Yelp cash back, Uber credit, and airline miles all at the same time just for dining out? It is actually possible. Dining out is all about rewarding yourself and not have to stress about cooking, adulting,

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Insurance

What is Lemonade Insurance and Its Benefits

By Albert Fang April 18, 2018

The insurance industry is as old as it is complex. The concept of insurance itself has been around for hundreds of years and many traditional insurance companies have been around for over a century. Insurance works by having individuals each pay a manageable monthly premium into a pool. In the event that something catastrophic happens

Mortgage

What is Home Equity Line of Credit and Its Risks

By Albert Fang April 18, 2018

A home equity line of credit and taking help from bridge loan lenders are popular options for homeowners who need a little extra cash. While some people borrow in order to make improvements to the home or property, others use the money from a home equity line of credit for vacations, to pay medical expenses or to

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Insurance

How the Auto Insurance Claims Process Works

By Albert Fang April 17, 2018

After a car accident, its normal to feel rattled or anxious about what comes next. After all, your car is a vital part of everyday life and you’re likely to want it replaced as soon as possible so you can get back to normal. Understanding a little more about the process of auto insurance claims

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Investing

Robinhood Referral Link for Robinhood Free Stock Giveaway

By Albert Fang April 17, 2018

If you didn't know, Robinhood is offering new customers a free stock for any application that gets approved. The mystery stock valuation may be priced anywhere between a $3 to $150 stock. Who knows? You may receive a free Facebook or Apple stock just for signing up. Referral Link for Robinhood's Free Stock Giveaway Robinhood

Auto

Free $40 Amazon, Target or VISA Gift Card for Hyundai Test Drive

By Albert Fang April 16, 2018

As you may know, I frequently browse for deals on SlickDeals. Starting now, I will be also sharing deals or opportunities that I believe are too good to pass up on occasion to my readers. I hope you guys find these deals type posts to be helpful moving forward. Hyundai USA.com is offering a $40

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Make Money

How to Make Money on Twitch Streaming Fortnite like Ninja

By Albert Fang April 14, 2018

As of late, Battle Royale video games have been absolutely killing it. PC video games such as, Fortnite and Player's Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG) have been on a tear. The PC gaming scene could not have had experienced a more rapid growth in the video game scene since MOBA favorite, League of Legends or RTS, StarCraft 2.

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Opinion

Where to Buy Coachella Tickets Last Minute Safely

By Albert Fang April 13, 2018

If you found this post, chances are you are looking to buy Coachella 2018 tickets last minute. With headliners such as, Beyonce, Eminen, and The Weekend, it is no surprise that general admission to step foot on campus grounds is starting to range around $1,000 per ticket. Don't fret though. If you are still looking to

Frugal Living

5 No-brainer College Student Freebies & Discounts

By Albert Fang April 12, 2018

Chances are you are a broke college student just looking to get by. I know the struggle. Actually, there are many companies that know of the struggle and want to lend a helping hand to college students for trying out their products and services. Thus, I have compiled a list of five no-brainer student freebies

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Credit Cards

American Express Platinum House at Parker Palm Springs Coachella Perks

By Albert Fang April 11, 2018

If you aren't in the loop, American Express will be hosting their annual American Express Platinum House at Parker Palm Springs for Coachella goers this year. Last year American Express surprised Platinum and Centurion members with a performance from Drake in Miami. Over the years, American Express has been a huge supporter and advocate for

Small Business

How Does Duolingo Make Money?

By Albert Fang April 10, 2018

What is Duolingo? Duolingo is a language learning platform for the PC or mobile device. They currently have 28 languages available to learn for free. The overarching mission of the company is to provide the world with free of charge language learning. This is a noble venture indeed, one can take it upon themselves using