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Payment apps like Zelle make transferring funds easy. Unfortunately, they also make it easy for scammers to get ahold of your money. Protect yourself by knowing what common Zelle scams look like and how to avoid them.
Cash App is an easy way to send and receive funds, pay merchants, and manage day-to-day expenses. But is it a bank? And if not, how can you be sure it’s safe?
Chase Business CheckingSM is part of the Chase for Business vertical, which includes a host of small business credit cards (including the excellent Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card) and business savings accounts. Chase has three main business checking accounts: Chase Business Complete Checking®, Chase Performance Business Checking®, and Chase Platinum Business CheckingSM. All three can
Quontic Bank stands out in the competitive CD market with high-yield offerings and low minimums. While its early withdrawal penalties are steeper than average, its wide range of terms and solid returns could make it a compelling choice for savers looking to maximize their returns. Before you open an account, get to know what makes Quontic Bank CDs different.
The Alliant Credit Union Kids Savings Account is a savings account for children under 13. It has an excellent yield on all balances and no monthly maintenance fees when you opt into eStatements.
The best way to ensure that you build wealth and avoid debt is to diligently plan and save as much money as possible for both future needs and desires. However, exactly how you handle your savings can depend greatly upon your financial habits. Some financial experts recommend setting up a simple savings account tied to
Looking for a hands-on way to teach your kid the basics of saving and budgeting? PNC Bank’s S Is for Savings Account combines a simple, age-appropriate interface with some of the best educational features in the industry to reinforce key money management concepts. Is your child ready?
My husband and I mulled over a refinance for several months. Our mortgage was rolled over to another banking institution when Washington Mutual folded, and we never really enjoyed the service. The clincher came when I called to talk about options and interest rates. I did my homework: I checked rates online, pulled my credit report, and
It seems like you can’t do anything at a bank without paying a fee. Banks charge fees for overdrawing your account, for using other banks’ ATMs, for making too many transactions, or for making no transactions at all. Learn about these and other common bank fees and how to avoid them.
Breaking up with your bank is easier than ending a romantic relationship, but that’s not to say you should wing it. There are a number of steps you need to take before officially saying goodbye to your old bank. Learn how to close an old account with your former bank properly and open a new one.
More than a quarter of U.S. households are either unbanked or underbanked. What are your best options if you’re not sure where to begin or if you’re denied for a bank account? Read on to learn about several account options and some alternatives to having an account at a traditional bank.
Back when most of us were younger, we didn’t discuss money. Things seemed simpler then. Today’s parents take a more active role in teaching kids about their finances. And we’re left trying to figure out the right age to let our kids open a bank account.
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