Bank Accounts

Banking is a great — and almost necessary — way to keep your money safe and managed. Unfortunately, it isn’t free. Here are the most common bank fees you’ll encounter, and how to lower them — or eliminate them completely. Account Maintenance Fees This is the most basic type of banking fee. Basically, almost any […]

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. At least updating payment details is much easier now that everything is online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to switching your bank. Choose Your New Bank Account Wisely This […]

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 […]

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 […]