I had a checking account at US Bank for more than ten years. When I signed up, I filled out forms for a “free checking for life” account. Last year, they decided to start charging a monthly fee. I closed the account. While there was no option to keep my free checking for life at US Bank, I have found many banks that offer free accounts.
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Last week, I did some digging on mortgage rates and had a talk with my mortgage banker, who happens to be a work friend of my Dad’s. After talking for a bit, she found me a rate that seemed almost too good to be true. 2.875% is a big improvement from my 4.25% mortgage. I did an analysis to figure out the best decision for me.
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I recently compared financial organization site Manilla with financial management and budgeting site Mint.com In my comparison of Mint and Manilla, I suggested that the services are complementary and both would be helpful. Since that time, I have put even more of my accounts on Manilla and have considered using it to dump my file cabinet once and for all.
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I once I wrote about how I was on the verge of the Costanza Wallet. I have learned more about keeping my wallet de-cluttered and small in the time since, and got it down to a list of my top five tips for an organized wallet.
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Many of my contemporaries tout Black Friday as a day to take full advantage of frugal ways to shop on a very low budget. They argue that if you stay focused and plan out your Black Friday shopping, you can get great deals on many tempting products. I am in another camp, however, if you are waiting until Black Friday to buy something, you probably don’t need it at all.
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I recently wrote about paying yourself first, and one astute commenter had a great question about the value of maxing your Roth IRA first or your company’s 401(k) plan first.
Should I Max My 401(k) or my Roth First? Read More »
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