Banking
I have been banking with the same institution for 18 years. That means I get a little panicked at the thought of switching to a different bank. Between direct deposits and automatic bill paying, the task of changing to a new bank feels long, complicated, and potentially messy. It doesn’t have to be that way […]
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Banking
According to a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation report from 2019, 5.4% of American households don’t have a bank account. The number doesn’t sound like a huge percentage. However, with 325+ million people in the country, that’s as much as 7.1 million households that were unbanked. The reasons for why these families are going without a […]
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Banking
When did you start learning about money? It probably wan’t as a small child. We bet it was at a much later point in your life. Maybe your mid-teens? Or perhaps you never really learned how to properly manage your money at all. Money management, like many other good habits, should start at a young […]
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Banking
In this downturned economy, it is important to keep track of your money as it enters your account and more importantly how it leaves. That means you need to keep a tight eye on your bank account and the bills you are paying. This is one more magical way the internet helps you. Online banking […]
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Banking
Most of us have bank accounts. Or a bank product, at the very least. Whether it’s a savings account, credit card, checking account, line of credit, or some other service, you more than likely deal with a bank on some level. A lot of business relies on having fast access to our money. We also […]
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Banking
It’s not often in life that we get second chances. When we do though, it’s typically in our best interest to take them. Whether you’re able to make anything of that second chance is often left up to fate. However, there are certain instances where the power to change your future lies square in your […]
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Banking
Online commerce has really transformed the financial services industry. It’s turned into a business that’s laser-focused on customer satisfaction. Big banks in particular are flexing their financial muscle, offering lucrative sign-up bonuses to new savings account customers. It’s an ongoing campaign to outperform competitors. These offers typically require customers to open a new savings account, […]
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Banking
The rise of online banking has opened up a whole new world of competition among financial institutions. That’s good news for consumers, since banks are working harder than ever to win new business. One emerging industry trend has seen financial institutions offer attractive checking account sign-up bonuses in an effort to earn customers. Many banks […]
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Banking
Money market accounts are specialized cash deposit accounts you can open at most major financial institutions.
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Banking
Money market accounts are a solid option for savers who want to see their principal earn meaningful interest with no risk. In case you’re not already familiar with money market accounts, they are a higher-interest option offered by many financial institutions. The funds they hold get invested in low-risk, short-term debt-based assets, allowing banks to […]
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Banking
Every time the new year rolls around, it’s natural to start thinking how you can optimize your finances. A high-yield savings account is a foundational step for long-term financial growth and freedom. If you already have one, that’s great. However, it’s always good to be looking around for institutions that might have better options than […]
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Banking
Most people only have one savings account with their bank. They give little thought to how they could benefit by opening another. Yet, personal finance professionals stress that multiple savings accounts offer powerful strategic advantages to people trying to reach savings goals or manage their money more effectively. Millions of people struggle to stay on […]
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Banking
Banks have kicked their efforts to attract new customers into high gear. Accessible online banking has given all financial institutions an unprecedented run for their money in today’s ultra-competitive landscape. That’s the main driver for the financial services industry’s recent trend of offering customers attractive bonuses for opening new accounts. These rewards can total multiple […]
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Banking
Thanks to the growing convenience of the Internet, thousands of businesses from insurance agents and mortgage companies, to cell phone service providers and utility companies now offer their customers the option to pay each month online.
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