If you’ve opened a new checking account recently, chances are fees had an influence in your decision. Billions of dollars are taken from consumers each year in bank fees. It’s not a big surprise that consumers of all ages are choosing their next bank or credit union based on the level and fairness of fees
When it comes to paying with plastic you have two options, and that’s debit or credit. It can be easily debated that one is better for you than the other. There are plenty of pros and cons for both types of cards. The truth is everyone has different money habits and should choose a card
It’s that time of year again when creating a “wish list” for someone else is a common practice. Have you considered a wish list for yourself that doesn’t include spending anything? Your money was “nice” to you all year long, so make sure it gets the best gift. A better bank account. There are numerous
It’s that time of year again when consumer spending in the U.S. can easily turn into overspending. A bankrate survey recently found that 51% of consumers feel pressure to spend more money than necessary on gifts this time of year. If you are considering saving instead of spending this holiday season you’re not alone. Consumers
There’s nothing worse than paying a fee to access to your own money at an ATM. Add on the fact that the cost of ATM fees has reached an all-time high, and you may want to throw something. There’s nothing worse than paying a fee to access to your own money at an ATM. Add
Being nickeled and dimed with incidental charges by your bank can be frustrating. In addition to those small fees being hit with high overdraft fees is even worse. According to Business Insider small fees and overdraft charges are 2 of the top 5 things causing customers to switch banks in the U.S. Stay on top
Are you getting ready for a summer getaway that you saved all year for? It’s important to make your vacation budget last, so you can do it again next year. Spending too much money on vacation is easy. Stretch your dollar on this summer’s recess on these 3 essential things. Getting Around Town With the
Mega Banks collect billions of dollars each year in checking account fees. Avoiding financial fees can be difficult for anyone. There are a number of different ways that banks like to charge fees. It’s important to be aware of your bank’s fees and how they work. Here are five bank fees to watch out for
Are you looking for a new checking account, and feeling overwhelmed by all of the options? It’s safe to say you’re not alone. There are more account providers today than ever before. For example T-Mobile now offers a bank account. There are rumors that Amazon will be the next major brand to offer its own
There are few things in life more annoying than paying a bank penalty or fee. If you have a checking account with one of the nation’s mega banks, it’s safe to say you already knew that. Last year the largest banks in the U.S. collected over 11 billion dollars from overdraft related fees alone according
