Online Banking

Is 2012 the Year Bank Accounts Pay For Everything Online?

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I mentioned it briefly in my last post about Verizon's $2 online billpay fee (which has since been canned due to public and FCC response), but it looks like 2012 is shaping up to be the year credit cards see a legitimate challenger in online e-commerce. Since the Internet's inception, credit cards have been the [...]

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10 Myths About Online Banking

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In a survey conducted this year, researchers found out that four out of five households with Internet access now use online banking. This new way to keep track of your finances has become somewhat of a norm in our society, but the few who do not take advantage of this option have made accusations about [...]

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If The FBI Director Can Fall for Phishing, So Can You

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Despite the overall safety of online banking, there will continue to be scams targeting consumers who aren't using their common sense when logging in. It can happen to anyone — yes, that means you — like it just happened to Robert Mueller, the director of the FBI. According to a speech Mueller gave at the [...]

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17 Bills You Can Pay Online

People are often surprised at the number of things that can be paid for online. It's not just shopping at Amazon or bidding on things at eBay anymore — it's likely that all of your expenses can be paid online. From your insurance to your cell phone to your groceries, you can pay for it [...]

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3 Bank Fees You Should Never Have to Pay

Banks love to charge you fees for almost anything they can. If there's an opportunity to nickel and dime you, be aware: they'll try it. But you don't need to pay them. There are easy ways to avoid some of the fees that banks love to charge. Overdraft Fees Overdraft fees have become a hugh [...]

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Is Online Banking Safe? The FDIC Weighs In

If there's one question that seems to never die, it's about the security of banking online. Doing a quick Google search for "Is online banking safe?" generates more than 7 million results, with some headlines saying it's still safe while others screaming dangerous and scam alert. But when it comes to your money, who can [...]

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