Hi! My name is Marvin.

I am on a path toward financial freedom. On this blog, I share thoughts and ideas on Personal & Financial Freedom.
After all, money is just a means to an end: to be free to spend your time as you wish, to maximize your positive impact in the world.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
― Mark Twain
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Latest Posts
Does Stash Use Zelle?
Stash has become one of the simplest ways to start your investing journey online, and, on top of that, Stash also offers a free debit account! I wondered if this debit account could be linked to Zelle to transfer money between Stash and traditional banking even faster. Here’s the answer: Unfortunately, Stash does not work…
When Are Stash Trading Windows?
Stash is a modern and intuitive stock broker that offers long-term investors a simple interface. However, Stash has been unclear about their trading hours for some time now and has not been able to communicate effectively with investors. So, when are Stash trading windows? Stash has four trading windows per day: one between 09:30am -…
Is It Safe To Give Stash Your SSN?
Opening an account with Stash has been one of the simplest things I’ve ever done online. However, one major downside to opening a brokerage account with Stash was that they required my Social Security Number. I wondered if it was safe to give my SSN to Stash. Stash is a legitimate company that uses your…
Can I Link SoFi To Cash App?
While SoFi tries to be the all-in-one place to bank, Cash App still remains the most popular way for Americans to pay friends and family members. However, combining both simple banking and easy money transfer would make SoFi and Cash App a fantastic combination. So, can you actually link SoFi to Cash App? Fortunately, there…
Do You Own Crypto On SoFi?
One of the biggest all-in-one banking apps SoFi has recently introduced crypto accounts. Users can now purchase various crypto assets and hold them in their SoFi account. But do you actually own the crypto you buy on SoFi? Unfortunately, you do not own crypto on SoFi directly since SoFi does not give you access to…
Does SoFi Have Prepayment Penalties?
SoFi not only offers a fantastic checking and savings account but has also been a growing lender in the finance industry. SoFi loans are quick and easy and can be paid back at any time in full. I wondered if you incur a prepayment penalty when paying back your loan early to SoFi. After some…
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