What we know about the alleged SunTrust data breach
Protect Your Identity
April 23, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
Another day, another data breach... And another instance of a bank taking the weak posture of offering free identity protection…
Wells Fargo slammed with $1 billion in fines for mortgage, auto loan abuses
Scams & Rip-Offs
April 20, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
Wells Fargo has been hit with $1 billion in fines due to a number of unsavory banking practices, like charging…
Mega Millions, what? Credit union program enters you in jackpot drawing for each deposit you make
Money & Credit
March 28, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
The Mega Millions jackpot now sits at an estimated $502 million heading into Friday night's drawing. That's no doubt going…
Why the ‘official bank’ of your campus is likely the wrong bank to do business with
Banks & Banking
March 23, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
When you're at a college, have you ever noticed there seems to be one bank that has a lockdown on…
Report: Wells Fargo facing new action over alleged auto insurance abuses
Insurance
March 15, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
In what seems to be a never-ending saga of customer abuse, here's the latest chapter for Wells Fargo... The embattled…
Who says physical banking is dead? Bank of America to open 500+ new branches
Banks & Banking
February 27, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
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
Banks & Banking
February 23, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
BB&T Bank was the subject of customer anger for a second straight day Friday in the midst of an "equipment…
3 things you should never pay for with a credit card!
Money & Credit
February 22, 2018
by:
Alex Thomas Sadler
When it comes to using credit cards, it's important to understand both the perks and the risks. Just like with…
Clark Your Life: A guide to a healthier, wealthier 2018
Money & Credit
January 26, 2018
by:
Clark.com Staff
Are you ready to take control of your financial life? We're here to help! Financial change is all about discipline.…
Walmart now allows workers to collect pay in real time
Jobs & Employment
December 14, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Ever heard the phrase "more month than money" to describe times when you run out of cash before the next…
5 ways Wells Fargo ripped people off in 2017
Banks & Banking
December 1, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Big banks. Two words that make consumer expert Clark Howard's skin crawl! And no "giant monster mega-bank" — as Clark…
Wells Fargo offers a new way to get out of overdraft charges
Banks & Banking
November 15, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Got direct deposit with Wells Fargo? The bank is offering a new program that will scrub overdraft charges from your…
Guess who’s paying the most in checking account fees…
Banks & Banking
November 3, 2017
by:
Craig Johnson
U.S. consumers with household income of $30,000 and less a year pay an average of $31 a month in checking…
Wells Fargo’s new app will eliminate overdraft fees for users
Banks & Banking
November 3, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Considering their reputation for sneaky fees, poor customer service and paying you next to diddly-squat on your deposits, the nation's…
Scam alert: Fake email from your bank could rob you blind
Mobile & Electronics
October 22, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
A new email purporting to be from Bank of America claims that your online ID is about to be terminated…
Study: Two-thirds of Americans don’t know bank overdraft protection is optional
Banks & Banking
October 17, 2017
by:
Craig Johnson
Banks have a certain air of authority in their correspondence with customers — and why wouldn't they? The banking industry…
Why I switched banks | Getting more bang for my bucks!
Banks & Banking
October 4, 2017
by:
Cae Sutton
Working with Team Clark, I've learned a lot about online banks and credit unions and how they typically have fewer…
Tired of being nickel and dimed? | Where to get truly free checking
Banks & Banking
October 2, 2017
by:
Craig Johnson
Want lower fees, higher returns, more convenience and better customer service from your bank? Join our #SwitchDitchSave movement, and make…
How to find the best CD rates | Getting the best interest
Money & Credit
September 3, 2017
by:
Clark Howard
Want lower fees, higher returns, more convenience and better customer service from your bank? Join our #SwitchDitchSave movement and make…
How to dispute an error on your credit report and win
Money & Credit
August 18, 2017
by:
Neal Frankle
If your credit report contains errors, you owe it to yourself to clean it up. While it can be somewhat…
How to invest using peer-to-peer lending
Money & Credit
August 14, 2017
by:
Deacon Hayes
One of the more popular ways to invest these day is through peer-to-peer lending. Many borrowers are avoiding traditional bank…
Small business owners: Leverage online banks for greater profits
Online Banking
August 10, 2017
by:
Neal Frankle
If you’re a small business owner, I have some good news for you. You can easily reconstitute your banking relationships…
Lawsuit claims Wells Fargo engaged in auto insurance fraud
Banks & Banking
August 1, 2017
by:
Cae Sutton
Wells Fargo & Co may be in more trouble after a new lawsuit accuses the banking giant of racketeering violations…
Beware of pump and dump stock scams that will leave you broke
Scams & Rip-Offs
May 11, 2017
by:
Clark Howard
More scams to watch out for: The simplest, most effective way to prevent debit fraud Top 10 financial scams targeting…
13,000 Wells Fargo ATMs are ready to go cardless
Money & Credit
March 22, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
The phrase 'don't leave home without it' is about to pertain more to your phone than the plastic in your…
How the Fed rate hike will impact you and your wallet
Money & Credit
March 18, 2017
The Federal Reserve’s move this week to raise a key interest rate signals one thing for consumers — brace yourself for…
How can you get an interest rate lowered or late fees waived? Just ask!
Money & Credit
January 19, 2017
by:
Alex Thomas Sadler
Ask and you shall receive! Well, it may not work every time, but it works a lot more than you…
Woman loses $2,900 by cardless transaction fraud at Chase ATM
Money & Credit
January 9, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Using your mobile phone to withdraw money at an ATM instead of a traditional card can carry with it some…
Google Wallet lets you send cash to friends from your phone
Mobile & Electronics
November 8, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Google Wallet wants to be your go-to source for sending money to anyone in the U.S. using just their phone…
The best reward credit cards
Money & Credit
November 2, 2016
by:
Jason Steele
It's not easy to find the best reward credit cards. There are hundreds of different reward cards offered by the…