Financial Services and Solutions

What Is a Convenience Fee & Should You Charge It?

By Jason Rabago / July 12, 2024

As a business owner, you’ve probably heard about convenience fees but might not be entirely sure what they entail. A convenience fee is an additional charge added to a customer’s…

Plaid Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Apps Use It

By Jason Rabago / May 10, 2024

You’re setting up a new budgeting app or trying to link your bank account to Venmo when suddenly a screen pops up asking for your banking credentials, but it’s not…

Shop Pay Explained: How It Works, Why It’s Safe, and When to Use It

By Chad Deatherage / May 10, 2024

Shop Pay’s purple checkout button has become impossible to ignore if you spend any time shopping online or running an e-commerce store. It promises faster checkouts and order tracking across…

Where Can I Use My FSA Card?

By Chad Deatherage / December 7, 2023

Paying for healthcare expenses out of pocket can be a huge burden, especially if you are dealing with a chronic illness. According to various studies, medical expenses are the leading…

Can I Use HSA For Prescriptions?

By Chad Deatherage / December 7, 2023

If you’ve got an HSA card sitting in your wallet, you might have wondered what you can actually use it for. Prescriptions? Definitely. But what about that bottle of ibuprofen…

Where Can I Use My HSA Card? Your Comprehensive Guide To Maximizing HSA Benefits

By Chad Deatherage / December 7, 2023

Health Savings Accounts offer incredible flexibility for managing healthcare expenses, but the rules around where and how to use your HSA card can be confusing. Can I use my HSA…

What Industries Are Recession Proof?

By Chad Deatherage / August 7, 2023

Economic downturns are inevitable parts of the business cycle. While no one enjoys facing a recession, being prepared for these periods can make all the difference for your investments and…

BIN Checker: Understanding Bank Identification Numbers

By Chad Deatherage / August 3, 2023

DISCLAIMER Please keep in mind that the tool should only be used for information purposes only, as the database, while mainly accurate, is not perfect. If you need to make…