Guides & Tips

How to Use Credit

By Deane Biermeier | Mar 24, 2026

Credit can be one of the most useful financial tools available. But only if you know how to use it correctly. When used wisely, credit can help you build your...

SOTP valuation breakdown of Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple showing segment-level analysis of cloud, SaaS, and services businesses

SOTP Valuation: Is the True Value of Tech Stocks Hidden in Plain Sight?

By Deane Biermeier | Mar 24, 2026

In reality, many market participants are capable of identifying true market value. The advantage doesn’t come from predicting short-term price movements, but from understanding what is actually driving the business...

Social Security document labeled in trouble highlighting concerns about Social Security seniors benefit cuts

Social Security Seniors’ Benefits Cuts – What You Must Know

By Brett Holzhauer | Mar 20, 2026

Written by Brett Holzhauer, Senior Financial Writer and graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Reviewed and edited by Deane Biermeier, Certified Financial Educator, at TrustedCompanyReviews.com. It’s likely...

Couple using a credit card for an online purchase on a laptop at home

When Should You Use a Credit Card?

By Deane Biermeier | Mar 20, 2026

When It Makes Sense to Swipe Most people use a credit card without thinking much about it. But, when should you use a credit card, really? For groceries, gas, and...