Three Bank Services You Can Get From Your Post Office
Photo: Jonathan Weiss (Shutterstock) If you’re one of the more than 7 million people in this country who are “unbanked,” you know how hard it can be to live a…
Why You Should Stop Sending Checks in the Mail, Especially Now
If you’re dropping checks in the mail to your landlord or utility provider, it’s time to look for a different way to pay your bills. Check fraud and mail theft…
What It Means to Be “Unbanked” (and What It Costs You)
To keep our money safe, most of us have, at minimum, a checking and a savings account. But many Americans have no sort of bank account at all. Outside of…
These Are the Best Father’s Day Food Deals and Freebies
Father’s Day is two weeks away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about what you’re going to eat, with or without your dad. Here are a few of…
You Can Now Open a Venmo Account for Your Teen (and Monitor It)
We adults use money-sharing apps like Venmo all the time. Go out to dinner? Settle up with Venmo. Roommate pays the rent? Venmo over your half. Teens, on the other…
What to Do If You Have More Than $5,000 in Your Checking Account
When it comes to deciding how much cash you should keep in your checking account, the right amount depends on your financial situation. That being said, there’s a good chance…
Here’s What Happens When Everyone Panics and Pulls Money Out of Banks
Photo: guruXOX (Shutterstock) Last month, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history. News of bank failures naturally fuels concerns for bank customers…
All the Ways Your Bank Will Try to Rip You Off
You probably think of your bank as a place to stash your money, and it’s easy to forget that the bank is only happy to take it because they can…
How to Tell Whether Your Money Is Safe in the Bank
Photo: Sundry Photography (Shutterstock) The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank earlier this month were the second- and third-biggest bank failures in U.S. history. While those institutions…
The Difference Between Overdraft and Non-Sufficient Funds Fees (and How to Avoid Them Both)
Maybe you had to unexpectedly foot the bill at dinner, or you had to fill your gas tank before your paycheck hit this week. If you aren’t keeping a close…