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The Best of Every Type of Bank for 2016
Karla Bowsher on January 13, 2016
It might be a good time to start re-examining the rates your accounts are earning. Find out which banks are the best fit for your finances.
Ask Stacy: Should I File Bankruptcy? If I Do, Should I Feel Guilty?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 24, 2015
A reader has been advised to file bankruptcy but doesn’t feel right about avoiding her debts. Should she feel guilty about filing bankruptcy? Would you?
Gift Cards Have Lowered Fees and Bumped Up Consumer Protections
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
Gift cards have become a favorite choice for the holidays. Now that more cards are low on fees and high on security, they’re also a consumer-friendly present this holiday season.
Millennials Vote With Their Feet on Choice of Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on November 16, 2015
Why many young Americans are dumping big banks and moving their money to smaller banks and credit unions.
Using the ATM? You’re Being Gouged by Record-High Fees
Krystal Steinmetz on October 5, 2015
Find out how much money you likely fork over each time you use an ATM that’s not affiliated with your bank.
Millions of Citibank Credit Card Users to Receive Refunds
Krystal Steinmetz on July 21, 2015
Find out if you’re owed a chunk of the $700 million the company must pay back for its dodgy marketing and billing tactics.
The Best and Worst Banks for Consumer Protections
Karla Bowsher on May 13, 2015
Only one of the 50 largest banks in the country earned a perfect score for its policies on overdrafts, disclosure and dispute resolution in a recent study. Who is it?
12 Great Reasons to Drop Your Bank and Join a Credit Union
Marilyn Lewis on March 11, 2015
Credit unions are no longer exclusive clubs. Now, just about anyone can join. They are attracting more members looking for ways to save money on banking and borrowing.
Bank Branches Disappearing Across the United States
Krystal Steinmetz on February 27, 2015
JP Morgan Chase recently announced it’s closing 300 bank branches in the U.S. Big banks are closing branch locations, leaving consumers with mobile banking opportunities and ATMs.
9 Reasons to Love Credit Unions (And Not Big Banks)
Allison Martin on February 18, 2015
Credit unions exist to serve their members. What big bank can say that?
Ask Stacy: When Should You File Bankruptcy?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 10, 2015
Jane is selling her belongings at yard sales to pay her creditors. Stop and read this, Jane.
5 Sly Ways Banks Push Your Account Into the Red
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 2, 2015
Banks earn billions from overdrafts — here’s how. And here are five ways to protect yourself.
10 of the World’s Most Insulting Fees and How to Beat Them
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 25, 2014
The frenzy of fees in everything from travel to banking is the financial equivalent of a cold slap in the face. Here are 10 examples, and some advice on fighting back.
Your Next Loan Shouldn’t Be From a Bank
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 17, 2014
Banks can be stingy with loan money nowadays, but some companies are doling out cash for practically anything you want.
Half of Americans Have Lost Trust in Big Banks
Krystal Steinmetz on November 7, 2014
A recent survey reveals that while people are losing trust in big banks, they have lots of faith in credit unions.
Bank With Citibank? You’re About to Pay a Lot More
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
Citibank’s checking account fees are going up. On the plus side, starting in January, they’ll be offering free credit scores.
ATM Fees Reach Record High, But You Can Avoid Them
Krystal Steinmetz on October 3, 2014
There are steps you can take to access your money without paying the costly surcharges.
Walmart Offers an Alternative to a Bank Checking Account
Krystal Steinmetz on September 30, 2014
The retail giant will begin offering a low-cost checking account.
Report: Big Banks Mislead Customers About Overdraft Protection
Krystal Steinmetz on August 25, 2014
Banks offer confusing and conflicting information about overdraft protection, making it hard for customers to understand the real costs.
Overdraft Fees Typically Top the Cost of the Item That Prompted Them
Krystal Steinmetz on August 4, 2014
A CFPB study found that consumers often end up paying the equivalent of 17,000 percent interest when they purchase a small-ticket item and overdraw their account.
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