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Monzo is a budgeting and banking app. Its savings pots and ability to fully integrate other bank accounts draw lots of interest, but it has some crucial drawbacks that make the company with the signature bright orange debit card the wrong choice for some consumers.
With so many options available, choosing the right bank can feel overwhelming. But if you work through it step by annoying step, it’ll be over before you know it.
Back when most of us were younger, we didn’t discuss money. Things seemed simpler then. Today’s parents take a more active role in teaching kids about their finances. And we’re left trying to figure out the right age to let our kids open a bank account.
A cash management account (CMA) lets investors manage their money and effortlessly transfer it to and from their investment account while earning interest. Some even come with debit cards, all but eliminating the need for a separate checking account. But which CMA is right for you?
Looking for a new family finance app? FamZoo has debit cards for kids, budgeting tools, a chore management and payment system, and basic banking capabilities. But is it the right app to teach your kids money management basics and (slowly) take off the fiscal training wheels?
Yotta is a financial technology app with a debit card, savings account, and secured credit card. Instead of interest or rewards, purchases and deposits earn prize drawing entries. It’s fun, but also unpredictable. See what else Yotta can do and decide if it’s right for you.
Current is a financial technology app for teens and adults. With features like direct deposit up to two days early, 7x points on eligible purchases, and overdraft protection with Current Premium, it’s everything kids and parents need to manage their money.
An impressive number of online banks offer relatively high yields on checking accounts even though interest rates are currently low by historical standards. These are among the best high-yield checking accounts at American banks and credit unions right now.
Apple Savings ticks all the big savings account boxes: high yield, no fees, no minimums, and deposit insurance. But it’s not perfect. Before setting up your account, take a few minutes to review Apple Savings’ core features and decide if it’s right for you.
Cash App is an easy way to send and receive funds, pay merchants, and manage day-to-day expenses. But is it a bank? And if not, how can you be sure it’s safe?
If you’re shopping for your first house or supporting a relative who recently moved abroad, your first wire transfer looms in your near future. That almost certainly means you’re wondering what a wire transfer is. Relax — it’s not as scary as it sounds.
Looking for a hands-on way to teach your kid the basics of saving and budgeting? PNC Bank’s S Is for Savings Account combines a simple, age-appropriate interface with some of the best educational features in the industry to reinforce key money management concepts. Is your child ready?
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