Checking Account Basics: Introduction
This series of articles on checking account basics is designed to help you get more from your checking account. Here’s what we’ll cover: Understanding interest Managing your checking balance Keeping your checking account safe Everyone knows a checking account is a simple way to handle everyday money needs. But are all checking accounts the same? […]
Checking Account Basics, Part 3: Understanding Checking Account Security
Now that you've learned about Understanding Interest and Managing Your Checking Balance, it's time to sum up our series on checking account basics with a few words on the importance of checking account security. While it's hard to avoid what seems like daily news of identity theft, it's actually quite easy to reduce your risk […]
Are All Bank Checking Accounts the Same?
Although finding a bank checking account with the right blend of amenities and services is important, one of the things you should consider when researching your options is the bank behind the account. Just a few of the questions that can help you make an informed decision you'll be comfortable with now and for years […]
Smart Ways to Manage Your Bank Checking Account
How well do you know your checking account? To get the most out of your bank checking account, you may need to brush up on your management skills. Review the following tips to make sure your checking account is working for you. Understand bank fees. For example, do you need to maintain a minimum balance […]
The Advantages of Interest-Bearing Checking
The money you earn on an interest-bearing checking account is only part of its benefit. An interest-bearing checking account can be a safe place to park your money when you need easy access to it and don’t want to take risks with it. Safety and stability are the important components of an interest-bearing checking account, […]
A Safe Way to Grow Your Personal Wealth
If you're like many people, the first savings account you open is your first lesson in learning how to grow your personal wealth. In recent years, the number and variety of savings accounts that banks offer have increased. But understanding why savings accounts can be a smart way to grow your personal wealth remains as […]
Memorable Family Vacation Tips
With so many distractions nowadays, family vacations are becoming increasingly important. Vacations provide time to step away from our other commitments and focus solely on enjoying time with family and loved ones. We sat down with two family travel experts in an effort to break down the formula needed for a memorable vacation. So, as […]
Best Cars for Teens: New or Used?
When the time rolls around to hand the keys over to your new teen driver, it’s perfectly normal to feel a large sense of responsibility. After all, your child — who it seems was just in diapers yesterday — is now maneuvering heavy machinery all on his or her own. It only makes sense […]
Top Healthy Eating Trends for 2015
Eating nutritious foods can help you look and feel better, and it can also be good for your bank account. Foods high in vitamins and minerals helps to fuel the body’s overall function, and help to better manage the risk of developing disease. Unplanned medical costs can quickly eat away at your wealth before and […]
Ready, Set, Retire: Holistic Money Management [Video]
Taking a holistic view of your finances as you enter retirement is an ongoing process. Managing your wealth involves careful consideration and planning of debt management, investing strategy and making your portfolio last. Greg McBride of Bankrate.com provides some money management guidance.
