Banking
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I can vividly remember the day last summer when my wife and I were walking into a movie at the theater when I received a phone call from an unknown number. I decided to listen to the voice message before we went in for the show. As I heard the words “your bank account has
When my husband and I were married in 2003, we transitioned to a joint bank account. It seemed like something we were supposed to do; plus, we had received a bunch of money as wedding gifts. As it turns out, my husband and I have completely different spending and saving habits – something we neglected
Conservative investors who are disappointed with the mediocre rates of interest offered on their local bank’s CDs may want to explore the world of brokered certificates of deposit. These unique instruments resemble those that are sold in bank lobbies in some respects, but there are critical differences between them. Brokered CDs can be a valuable addition to
Until about five years ago, I used to carry my checkbook everywhere. In fact, some of my purses even had a special compartment that provided easy access to my oft-used pad of checks. Nowadays, however, I leave my checkbook at home. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I wrote a paper check. This change
Bank5 Connect is the online-only arm of Fall River, Massachusetts-based BankFive, a small outfit that has about a dozen branches in southeastern New England. Don’t worry: as long as you have a U.S. address, you’re eligible to open a Bank5 Connect account. Bank5 Connect’s distinguishing characteristics include a high-yield, highly flexible checking account and a
This offer is no longer available. Simple is a Portland-based company run in partnership with BBVA USA, a diversified bank with branches throughout the southern United States. 99% of Simple’s revenue streams are from debit card processing fees, interest income on deposited funds lent out by BBVA USA, and loans. Simple offers FDIC-insured deposit accounts.
When your belongings are locked up in a box at the bank, you can only access them when the bank is open — which is a big problem for papers you might need to access in an emergency. And there are some physical valuables that, for one reason or another, are best stored elsewhere. So if you have a safe deposit box, here’s a rundown of what’s best to store and not to store in it. And if you don’t, here are some of the items that might make you consider getting one.
Once you’ve saved a considerable nest egg for your future financial goals, one way to keep your money relatively safe and accessible is to build a CD ladder. This strategy offers the flexibility to access your savings while offering a decent return. Learn how to build a CD ladder with your savings.
Roughly a quarter of U.S. households are either “unbanked” or “underbanked,” meaning they don’t have a checking or savings account at a licensed, FDIC-insured bank. Here’s how this limits their ability to get ahead financially, and how to join the modern banking world if you’re one of them.
People close bank and credit card accounts for all sorts of reasons, but it’s important to close your accounts the right way to make sure you don’t encounter any surprises. Read on for a detailed guide to the process of winding down your Bank of America bank account or credit card.
No matter how large or small your business, you need a business bank account. From establishing legitimacy to ensuring legal protection, maintaining a separate business account has many important benefits. Fortunately, there are many options for business bank accounts that cost little or nothing.
FNBO Direct is the online banking arm of First National Bank of Omaha, itself a subsidiary of financial conglomerate First National of Nebraska. While First National Bank of Omaha’s physical branches and account holders are confined to several states in the middle of the country, FNBO Direct accounts are available to anyone with a U.S.
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