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Different Types of Checking Accounts

Did you know there are different types of checking accounts? If you didn’t, you’re not alone. Most people are only aware of one type of checking...

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When Should I Close My Old Bank Account?

While the conventional wisdom is that you should close your old bank account after you’ve switched financial institutions or moved to a new city, the...

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5 Things to do While Waiting in Line at the Bank

No one enjoys waiting in line. Even at the best of times, waiting in line is just marking time until it’s your turn to do whatever you were waiting...

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What Traits Do Millionaires Have In Common?

Do millionaires know something the rest of us don’t? A lot of people believe they do, and there are hundreds of books, videos and online courses...

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Five Advantages of Online Banking

Banking used to be associated with standing in line in a financial institution’s lobby and making small talk with a teller while they deposited your...

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3 Essential Steps you Need to Take When Inflation Increases

Usually, inflation isn’t too bad. In the past decade, for instance, prices have risen by less than two percent a year.

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Woman using a tablet computer to switch bank accounts | First Alliance Credit Union

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How the Internet Makes Switching Banks Easier

While many people would like to switch financial institutions, the idea of switching bank accounts can seem daunting. This is not only due to the...

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Which Bank Accounts Earn Interest?

When you put your money into an account that earns interest, you’re taking your finances to the next level. You’re making your money work for you,...

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Does Closing a Checking Account Affect Credit Score?

A lot of factors go into determining your credit score, from how timely you pay your bills to how much credit you have available. Even if you’re...

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Are Rewards Checking Accounts Worth It?

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Are Rewards Checking Accounts Worth It?

If you’ve been looking at opening up a new checking account, you might have heard that some financial institutions offer rewards checking accounts....

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