Category: Banking
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Yes Virginia, Banks Do Make Mistakes
Technology and quick access to our accounts allow us to believe that everything is alright and the bank will not make mistakes. They do!
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Over $1 BILLION in Overdraft Fees!
I learned something this week in an article I read. From that article I learned that 2015 is the first time that banks are being required to disclose their overdraft fees. Heather Long, writing for CNN/Money, also showed me that the “big three” banks have made over $1.1 BILLION in overdraft fees – just in…
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Buying Checks and Saving Money!
If you are like most people, you are likely writing fewer checks these days. With debit cards and online bill pay, your need to write checks has significantly diminished. But, you still find yourself writing checks and, since you have to write the, you have to have them. What did it cost you the last…
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Skimming!
We are all confronted with issues in this modern tech age we live in. While some would not call a debit card a “tech” tool, there are many using technology to get what they want from that card and, more directly, from your account. This little email blurb was sent to me from a friend…
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How You Get Ahead With Your Checking Account
We live today is the era of exploding technology. It seems that everyone is connected today. Everyone is looking to make everything easier or more convenient. One of those areas is in how we manage our banks accounts. The convenience of credit cards, debit cards, online access, email alerting – everything to make managing your…
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The 5 Ways Protect Your Financial Identity
It is estimated that between 8 and 10 million American are affected by identity theft each year. Studies show that these numbers increase every year. Identity theft is serious business and you need to protect yourself – today. There are five quick things you can do to protect yourself and your family from identity theft.…