Kristin Wong

  • Open A Subaccount To Save For That Epic Vacation

    Open A Subaccount To Save For That Epic Vacation

    Some banks allow you to open a savings account inside your savings account. You give these accounts specific labels, like Quarterly Taxes or 2018 Italy trip or Game of Thrones tattoo — whatever specific thing you’re saving for. Separating this from your main account makes it easier to see your progress as you save.


  • Why Used Cars Usually Have Higher Interest Rates

    Why Used Cars Usually Have Higher Interest Rates

    Depending on your terms, the interest on your car loan can add up quite a bit. Your rate will depend on a few different factors, and whether the car is new or used is one of them. Rapid Finance explains why used cars typically have higher interest rates.


  • How To Cut Down On Impulsive Spending

    How To Cut Down On Impulsive Spending

    When you spend money impulsively, it isn’t necessarily on luxuries. We buy some pretty boring stuff: Household cleaning products, for example. Research shows we like to buy practical, useful things, which makes spending impulsively even more dangerous.


  • Why Some Rice Cookers Are $20 And Others Are $200

    Why Some Rice Cookers Are $20 And Others Are $200

    I grew up with a standard, cheap rice cooker that my mum bought at a grocery store. Shopping for my own cooker as an adult, I was surprised at how many options there are to choose from and how expensive those options can be. Cooking rice is a pretty straightforward task, so what’s with the…