The shopping season is in full swing and great “deals” can be found pretty easily. Consumers are expected to spend 5% more in retail shopping than they did last year according to Forbes. Spending money comes easy to most Americans, but when it comes to saving it many are struggling. A recent survey by CFSI
Some of the largest and most used banks in the United States continue to use confusing terms, lengthy disclosures, and even fraud to collect fees. Recent tactics like those of Wells Fargo opening accounts without their customer’s consent adds fuel to the fire that burns for the hatred of fees. A recent study from NerdWallet found just how much consumers underestimate
It’s no secret that most banks collect fees for their services as a form of income. As interest rates remain low the cost of account fees has a real impact on your ability to save. If you’re looking for a new checking account make sure cost of fees is a high priority. Thanks to technology
The average person doesn’t think much about their checking account unless they are paying for unwanted fees or getting bad service. As interest rates start to slowly increase again it may be time to re-evaluate your checking options. There are three categories when it comes to checking account providers. There are an increasing number of
Financial institutions have been increasing the cost and number of fees in recent years. Bank of America recently decided to eliminate a low-cost checking account and force some customers into an account with a $12 monthly fee. The actions of Bank of America led to over 50,000 consumers signing a petition of disapproval on change.org.
As interest rates slowly increase you may be looking for a better place to stash your cash. Finding a financial institution that offers the best of both worlds (high rates & low fees) is important. Before switching to a new financial institution for a slightly better rate check out WalletHub’s latest research from their 2017
Growing up I was fortunate enough to have hardworking parents that showed me the importance of being financially fit. The most important thing they taught me was how to avoid credit card debt. I learned to never spend money with a credit card that couldn’t be paid back at the end of the month. Their
Checking accounts are still used to manage daily spending for over 80% of U.S. households. They are a great way to deposit your paycheck, pay for bills, and keep your money insured. Unfortunately the actions of a few mega banks has cast a negative image on the banking industry as a whole. The main reason
As a local financial institution in an increasingly competitive industry how are you growing new account relationships? Mega sized financial institutions continue to show a lack of appreciation for their customers through unfair behavior and sneaky sales tactics. You should be taking advantage of the opportunity to send a different message. Less than 25% of
About half of all banks in the U.S. arrange checking account transactions to raise the total amount of an overdraft fee. Knowledge of this unfair practice made by banks has come under heavy criticism, but may not change anytime soon. Sometimes the only thing a consumer can do to avoid unfair fee practices is change
