How to Avoid ATM Fees
I rarely use cash anymore, but it is inevitable that we all need cash for something at one time or another. To make sure you don’t get stuck throwing away money on ATM fees, plan ahead or follow these tips.
I rarely use cash anymore, but it is inevitable that we all need cash for something at one time or another. To make sure you don’t get stuck throwing away money on ATM fees, plan ahead or follow these tips.
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.
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.
On the heels of the election, many people are worried about the economy, their investments, and their money. I think we are, in fact, in a good place and on track for great growth in the United States and Canada. Europe may have a tougher time. Some people have been so scared that they took their money out of the bank. Let’s just be clear, you should never do that.
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I know I once wrote a post explaining why you need to stop using credit cards. That is not entirely true. It is important to understand the risks and dangers of using credit cards irresponsibly, but it is also important to understand and take advantage of the benefits.