banking

Weekend Linkage: Bad Habits, Automatically Poor, and the Recession

While things are looking up in this economy — the Dow hits 9000, housing sales are up and companies are reporting better-than-expected results — it’s still tough out there. Some are even suggesting that we’re only in the first third of the recession. But just because times are difficult doesn’t mean you can’t do better […]

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Ask the Readers: Do You Mobile Bank?

As the Internet continues to change the way people manage their money, accessibility moves beyond the keyboard and onto the phone. There’s no shortage of iPhone applications about money and nearly all of the big banks of mobile Web sites for people surfing on their phones. But that doesn’t always mean people are using them. […]

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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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