Monthly Archives: August 2022

Refinancing your mortgage isn’t always the right move — here are 6 reasons to hold off, according to a loan officer

Loan officer Darrin English. Quontic Bank Insider spoke with Darrin English, senior community development loan officer at Quontic Bank. English said you probably don’t want to refinance if you won’t save enough to offset closing costs. Refinancing into a longer mortgage term or into an ARM could cost more in the long run. There are…

SoFi Automated Investing review: Fee-free automated investing with ETFs

SoFi is a fintech platform offering self-directed investing, automated investing, and more. SoFi; Alyssa Powell/Business Insider Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers…

Ellevest review: Automated investing, plus access to financial planners and career coaches

Ellevest is an automated investing platform offering a range of ETF investments. See how it works. Ellevest; Alyssa Powell/Insider Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms…

Amalgamated Bank review: Socially responsible bank that doesn’t fund fossil projects

Amalgamated Bank has received certifications by the Global Alliance for Banking Values, B Corporation, Green America, and Bank. Green. Amalgamated Bank; Insider The bottom line: Amalgamated Bank Give Back Checking Account could be an excellent choice if you’d like to bank with a mission-driven institution. Amalgamated Bank supports multiple social and environmental initiatives, and it’s received…

Spotify’s student plan includes music streaming, Hulu, and Showtime for $5 a month — here’s how to sign up

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. A phone with Spotify’s logo on the screen. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Spotify offers a discounted plan for students who verify their enrollment.  The special bundle offers ad-free music streaming, plus Hulu and Showtime, for $5/month. Through September 11, you…

Amazon is shutting its down telehealth service

Amazon plans to discontinue its Care telehealth service by the end of the year, reports The Washington Post. The company reportedly told employees of the decision during a meeting on Wednesday. It’s expected “dozens” of employees will lose their jobs as a result.  Amazon did not immediately respond to Engadget’s request for comment. “This decision wasn’t…

Twitter whistleblower to testify about company’s ‘widespread security failures’ at Senate hearing

Twitter’s former security chief will testify at a Senate hearing about the company’s security practices. Peiter “Mudge” Zatko, who recently went public with a lengthy whistleblower complaint based on his experiences at the company, will appear at a Judiciary Committee hearing on September 13th. “Mr. Zatko’s allegations of widespread security failures and foreign state actor…