Category: Banks

One of the personal finance questions that I most frequently get asked is: “where should I invest short-term savings?”. When I dig deeper, I often find that the context …

Occasionally a story of corporate abuse of customers, employees, the environment, or taxpayers comes along that is so disgusting, it can’t be ignored. The Mylan EpiPen, Volkswagen Dieselgate, and …

According to a Bankrate survey, 63% of millennials do not have a credit card, opting for debit cards or cash instead. This compares to 35% of adults over age …

When you walk in to virtually any bank these days, you should be able to find a sticker or sign that says, “FDIC“, along with the statement: Deposits are …

When comparing interest rates that a bank offers on a mortgage, home equity line of credit, car loan, credit card, certificate of deposit, or savings account, it’s important to …

In response to heavy consumer and media backlash, the big banks have retreated on their plans to add debit card fees. Win! Bank of America, the second largest bank …

The large banks have started charging (or have increased) monthly fees for checking accounts and debit cards. They are begging to lose your business. I’ll highlight some banks and …

Ever wonder what type of accounts do and do not impact your credit score and history? A reader writes in with a good question on closing a checking account …