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ATMs are a convenient way to get cash from your account and make other bank transactions without having to go inside a bank branch, It's especially convenient outside of business hours or during the bank's busiest hours. But, remember may non-bank ATM operators are in it to make a buck. If you’re not careful, you could end up spending a lot of money just from going to the ATM. Not paying attention to the ATM fee....

A savings account is more than just a place to keep your spare change or an account to hold your emergency fund. This place has to provide good protection for your money. You should put just as much consideration into choosing your savings account as you do with any other financial account. While you may be tempted to choose a savings account at your primary bank because it’s easier that way, you may be able to...

United Services Automobile Association (“USAA” or the “Company”) is one of the leading military financial institutions that offer great benefits to the military community. The Company was founded in 1922 and started out as a car insurance company, but has grown over the years to offer a wide variety of products. USAA is dedicated to serving military members and their families by offering more benefits than most other major financial service provider. They offer a very...

​It usually isn't the greatest idea to take out loans when you have bad credit. The fees are insanely high and the interest rates are ridiculous. That said, I understand that sometimes people find themselves in a pinch and don't have many options. If you absolutely have to take out a loan when you have bad credit, this article might help you. The best personal loans for bad credit are the ones that are secured by...

Some relationships are meant to be forever. Your relationship with your bank isn't one of them. Breaking up with your bank means going through the process of changing your direct deposit, getting a new debit card, and get used to the new bank. But, if your bank is no longer serving you well, the changes are necessary. Here are some signs it's time to leave your bank. They’re charging too many fees. A monthly fee might be acceptable...

Have you ever found yourself comparing a local credit union to a local bank? If so, you have come to realize that there are benefits of doing business with both. Even so, some people continue to ignore the advantages of a credit union because they are unfamiliar with what this type of financial institution can do for them. Below are three of the most basic benefits of a credit union. These may not be enough for...

Thanks to innovation with mobile applications, you manage your bank account with convenience and ease without ever having to visit a bank branch again. Check out just a few things you can do when you download your bank's mobile app to your smartphone or tablet. Check your balance and account history. If you have a smartphone with data access, there’s no reason you shouldn’t know your bank account. You can simply tap your mobile banking app, enter...

We all like to keep our bank balances high enough to cover the transactions we made. Unfortunately, there may come a time or two when that's not the case. Maybe you weren't keeping up with your balance and accidentally overspent or perhaps you thought a deposit would clear sooner than it did. Many banks will do you a favor and pay these overdraft transactions for you, but this courtesy isn't free. Each time the bank pays a transaction...

If your checking account balance frequently approaches or zips below $0, you’re not managing your account well. Low checking account balances can be stressful and put you at a high risk of overdrafting. Maintaining a minimum balance in your checking account, a buffer so to speak, can benefit you in several ways. Avoid monthly account maintenance fees. Gone are the days of free checking accounts. Many banks now charge a monthly fee on even the most...

Using your debit card at the ATM is one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get cash from your checking account. Unfortunately, convenience usually comes with a cost you may be hit with a fee for the with and in some cases, you could even be charged two fees! ATM owners set the fees for withdrawals. The owner of an ATM could be a bank or even an individual. You can typically avoid ATM fees by using...