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Bank overdraft protection: Do you need it?
Overdraft protection can be a helpful and convenient tool to avoid paying a steeper overdraft fee.
3 min read May 02, 2024 -
Can someone open a bank account in your name?
If you’re unsure whether you have an account you didn’t agree to open, take action now.
4 min read May 02, 2024 -
Ally money market account rates
Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.
1 min read May 07, 2024 -
What to do if a bank rejects you for a checking account
Your banking past has come back to haunt you. Here’s how to ask for a second chance.
3 min read May 02, 2024 -
What should I do with Series E savings bonds?
Now might be the time to dust off those paper bonds and cash them in. Here’s what you need to know.
3 min read May 02, 2024 -
What is overdraft protection?
If you overdraw your account frequently, then overdraft protection could be a good way to avoid hefty overdraft fees.
4 min read May 02, 2024 -
The best banks and credit unions of 2024
Banks and banking technology are in a constant state of evolution. Whether you’re opening a high-yield savings account at a bank because it offers a yield that’s outpacing inflation, or joining a bank [...]
3 min read May 02, 2024 -
How to switch to a new bank or credit union
Switching banks can be complicated. Here’s your checklist to success.
6 min read May 01, 2024 -
Cashing old checks: How long is a check good for?
There’s a right way to handle old checks. The wrong way can cost you.
3 min read May 01, 2024 -
Are money market accounts FDIC-insured?
Money market accounts share the same FDIC protections as savings accounts and CDs.
4 min read May 06, 2024 -
Overdraft fees vs. NSF fees: How they differ
Here’s how these two bank fees compare and how to best avoid them.
5 min read May 01, 2024 -
Zelle limits at top banks
Looking to use Zelle for a transfer?Here are the Zelle limits at various banks.
3 min read May 01, 2024 -
Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high, delaying cuts as inflation progress stalls
Fed officials signaled no immediate plans to begin cutting interest rates.
8 min read Jun 12, 2024 -
Savings bonds: What they are and how to cash them in
Savings bonds are safe and easy to buy, but you can earn higher interest income elsewhere.
5 min read May 01, 2024 -
How to close a joint bank account
Breakups are tough, but closing a joint bank account doesn’t need to be too much of a chore.
6 min read May 01, 2024 -
What is the federal funds rate? How the Fed controls interest rates, explained
The Fed’s policy toolkit has changed almost as much as interest rates itself.
9 min read May 01, 2024 -
7 best ways to send money
Transfer funds to friends and family without leaving the house.
8 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
Best banks and credit unions for mobile banking
These apps pair basic and advanced features to help you take control of your money.
7 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
6 early payday apps
Bills are due but payday is days off? These options can help you stretch your funds.
6 min read Apr 29, 2024 -
How to make an international money transfer
Sending money to another country can be a quick, easy and safe process. Read to find out the various ways you can utilize and how to transfer money internationally.
6 min read Apr 29, 2024
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