The latest from Derek San Filippo

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Timing your car shopping

The year is getting nearer to the end. With such finality in view, how do we pass the time? How do we shift our thoughts to distract ourselves from another ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Understanding liens

Ever heard of a lien? It’s probably a good thing if you haven’t. A lien, with regards to your home, is a declaration against your home, stating you ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Understanding APR

According to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, 65% of Americans lack financial literacy. With this in mind, let’s look at a common financial phrase that you’ve heard if ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

5 stock terms you should know

Even the tiniest amount of Googling will reveal an important truth: There are literally dozens and dozens of terms with which you should be familiar before you start investing in ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Term life insurance basics

No one likes to think about death. And almost as bad, life insurance. There are much more enjoyable things to plan for: vacations, retirement, a shiny new car! The problem ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

YouTube money: How to get paid

YouTube is a giant on the interwebs. As of 2018, YouTube boasted over 7 billion videos for your viewing pleasure. No doubt you’ve heard that people are making a ...

- by Derek San Filippo, FinancialFeed

Beware the penalty APR

When you’re shopping for a loan, it’s always important to compare the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of various loan offers. However, when you’re shopping for a credit ...