If you are wondering how to budget for irregular expenses, you may be well ahead of the many other consumers who have had budgets ruined by unexpected, irregular expenses. Budgeting for costs you don’t always have to pay and are not always sure when to expect can be difficult and often leads people to forget [...]
In the wake of Bank of America announcing $5 monthly fees for using debit cards many consumers are searching for new options. BoA is not alone, many big banks are looking for new ways to increase revenue after Federal regulations capped the amount banks can charge merchants. But consumer backlash might force banks to think [...]
Consumers should have at least one savings account to be used for emergency purposes with regular deposits being made to provide a financial cushion. Some consumers will maintain several savings accounts for specific savings goals in order to keep their records straight. Whatever the reason you maintain a savings account, there are certain criteria you [...]
Banking has never been easier. You can literally transfer funds from one account to another with a few clicks of your cell phone banking application. Since more banks are pushing for paperless account maintenance, there are more incentives for banking customers to get online and stay there. Old-school consumers may fear online banking because of [...]
Online savings accounts are becoming a very popular choice for consumers seeking the best interest rates and convenience. Due to their popularity, the number of online saving sites are increasing and it is in the consumer’s best interest to understand what to look for in a online savings site. Here is the scoop on what [...]
*UPDATE2* I declared Quicken Online the winner in this article, but it doesn’t exist anymore as it’s merged with Mint, so check out our review of Mint here. Then go check out Mint.com *UPDATE* Mint has been acquired by Intuit, the makers of Quicken Online. Read the full story: Mint acquired by Intuit It’s been [...]
Anyone that has tuned into the news or read the papers in the last year may be fearful of reading anything positive about home loans but even after all of the chaos surrounding the housing market and mortgage industry, there are still lenders out there willing and able to give money towards the American dream. [...]
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