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After Controversy, Robinhood Withdraws Plan for 3% Checking/Savings Account Money & Credit December 14th, 2018
Robinhood says it is putting the brakes on the rollout of a new free checking and savings account that promised…
The best reward credit cards
The best reward credit cards Money & Credit November 15th, 2018
It's not easy to find the best reward credit cards. There are hundreds of different reward cards offered by the…
Why the ‘official bank’ of your campus is likely the wrong bank to do business with
Why the ‘official bank’ of your campus is likely the wrong bank to do business with Banks & Banking November 1st, 2018
When you're at a college, have you ever noticed there seems to be one bank that has a lockdown on…
The best banks are not banks at all…
The best banks are not banks at all… Money & Credit October 29th, 2018
Looking for the best bank in America? Don't look at any of the bigs like Bank of America, Chase, Well…
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Here’s the #1 mistake we’re making with the money we’re saving Money & Credit October 24th, 2018
How much is the money in your bank or credit union account earning? New numbers show that on the whole,…
4 digital piggy banks for kids & adults
4 digital piggy banks for kids & adults Money & Credit August 6th, 2018
Did you know that there is a theory that those plucky pink ceramic piggy banks that you threw quarters in…
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Should you get car insurance through your credit union? Insurance June 8th, 2018
If you're a credit union customer, you may get a solicitation in the mail saying that you're paying too much…
1 in 5 customers are carrying the wrong credit card: Here’s how to choose a better one
1 in 5 customers are carrying the wrong credit card: Here’s how to choose a better one Money & Credit May 3rd, 2018
Maybe you're paying for an airline miles card, but not flying, or your credit card interest rate is too high,…
Business and personal loans without the bank hassle
Business and personal loans without the bank hassle Money & Credit April 26th, 2018
If you have a business idea and you can't seem to get any funds from a bank, there are more…
How to Invest Using Peer-to-Peer Lending
How to Invest Using Peer-to-Peer Lending Money & Credit April 26th, 2018
One of the more popular ways to invest these day is through peer-to-peer lending. Many borrowers are avoiding traditional bank…
How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan
How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan Money & Credit April 26th, 2018
Having trouble borrowing money for a personal loan at a bank? I want to talk to you about another opportunity…
How to Dispute an Error on Your Credit Report and Win
How to Dispute an Error on Your Credit Report and Win Money & Credit April 11th, 2018
If your credit report contains errors, you owe it to yourself to clean it up. While it can be somewhat…
How the Fed rate hike will impact you and your wallet
How the Fed rate hike will impact you and your wallet Money & Credit April 11th, 2018
The Federal Reserve's move this week to raise a key interest rate signals one thing for consumers — brace yourself for…
Guess who’s paying the most in checking account fees…
Guess who’s paying the most in checking account fees… Banks & Banking March 28th, 2018
U.S. consumers with household income of $30,000 and less a year pay an average of $31 a month in checking…
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Who says physical banking is dead? Bank of America to open 500+ new branches Banks & Banking February 27th, 2018
Maybe those rumors about the demise of bank branches are being greatly exaggerated, after all. While some big banks are…
Customers outraged after BB&T ‘malfunction’ locks them out of their accounts
Customers outraged after BB&T ‘malfunction’ locks them out of their accounts Banks & Banking February 24th, 2018
BB&T Bank was the subject of customer anger for a second straight day Friday in the midst of an "equipment…
Study: Two-thirds of Americans don’t know bank overdraft protection is optional
Study: Two-thirds of Americans don’t know bank overdraft protection is optional Banks & Banking October 17th, 2017
Banks have a certain air of authority in their correspondence with customers — and why wouldn't they? The banking industry…
ATM fees on the rise
ATM fees on the rise Money & Credit September 7th, 2017
I have only paid an ATM charge once in 21 years, back in June 1996 in Moab, Utah — and…
Investment Guide
Investment Guide Money & Credit March 23rd, 2017
Investing can seem so complicated that some just shut down and do nothing -- or hire a salesperson to guide…
Investment Guide
Financial Resources Money & Credit March 23rd, 2017
Financial Resources Banking sites: Bankrate.com This Web site provides a great database of mortgages, loans and certificates of deposit. You…
4 ways to claim free money owed to you
4 ways to claim free money owed to you Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
There is an estimated $60 billion out there in unclaimed money and some of it could be yours!  Unclaimed money…
Should you borrow against your 401(k)?
Should you borrow against your 401(k)? Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
When you borrow against your 401(k), you're borrowing from yourself and paying yourself back, right? Not so fast. Clark has…
Banks collect $14 billion from this one fee (but you can avoid paying it)
Banks collect $14 billion from this one fee (but you can avoid paying it) Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
If you've ever been hit with an overdraft fee on your personal checking account, you'll probably never forget it. The…
New danger when using a debit card at the gas pump!
New danger when using a debit card at the gas pump! Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Are you still using debit for pay at the pump? There's a real risk that you need to know about...…
Best balance transfer and 0% interest credit cards
Best balance transfer and 0% interest credit cards Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
If you're buried under a big pile of credit card debt -- with high interest fees -- you may want…
Saving for retirement: What to do in your 30s
Saving for retirement: What to do in your 30s Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
For most people in their 30s, life can feel like a breathless uphill run on a downward escalator. Everything seems…
Know Your Real Credit Score
Know Your Real Credit Score Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
What is a credit score? Your true credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that evaluates your risk…
A Clark Smart alternative to ATM fees at your big bank
A Clark Smart alternative to ATM fees at your big bank Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
Instead of applause from the giant monster mega-banks thanking us for bailing them out, we're getting one hand clapping. Do…
A Clark Smart alternative to ATM fees at your big bank
Bank of America’s new $5 monthly fee on debit cards Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
I hate to say I told you so about the latest debacle with Bank of America charging a $5 monthly…
Discover wants to be an online banking giant
Discover wants to be an online banking giant Money & Credit March 22nd, 2017
There's a new sheriff in town offering great deals on banking from a very unlikely source. If you're familiar with…