UFB Direct is a subsidiary of Axos Bank, a diversified financial services firm that administers deposit accounts and credit products for everyday consumers, small businesses, and commercial enterprises. Anyone with a U.S. address can make deposits and apply for loans. UFB Direct has a limited but distinctive lineup of deposit accounts, including a savings and money
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In 2017, more than 676,500 American homes went into foreclosure, according to Attom Data Solutions. That’s roughly 1 out of every 200 homes in the country. This is better than the peak rate in 2010 when more than 2 out of every 100 homes were in foreclosure, but it still represents hundreds of thousands of people being
Is the MBA degree a victim of its own success? “[E]asier access to an MBA has changed what the MBA means to employers,” writes C. S.-W., in The Economist. “Simply put, MBAs are no longer rare, and as such are no longer a guarantee for employment.” More than 191,000 U.S. students graduated with advanced business
In 2016, “adulting” – behaving like a responsible adult – made the short list for Oxford Dictionaries‘ Word of the Year. This term shows up a lot on social media, mostly among millennials talking ironically about mundane tasks like making dinner. Typical tweets might read, “Cooking an actual dinner! Not just spaghetti! #adulting,” or, “This
In 2023, TIAA Bank rebranded as EverBank. Many of the account features remain the same. Once called TIAA Bank, EverBank is a Member FDIC financial institution with a strong presence in Jacksonville, Florida, as evidenced by its sponsorship of the NFL Jaguars stadium. While TIAA Bank was more targeted toward educators, public sector, and non-profit
Saving money is a lot like eating right. We all know that we should save for emergencies, retirement, and personal goals, just like we know we should eat more vegetables and fewer cookies. But doing it isn’t so easy. That’s where automatic savings plans come in.
Suppose you’ve got a leaky toilet in your bathroom. After trying without success to repair it yourself, you call a plumber who gets the job done in an hour. Normally, this would leave you with a hefty bill to pay – anywhere from $45 to $150 for that one hour of work. But in this case, there’s no
Being a victim of identity theft is never pleasant, but identity theft at the hands of a loved one can be a life-altering experience. Knowing that someone has used your personal information for financial gain is one thing, but when that person is close to you, it’s entirely another. What happens when you suffer at
Whether you’re purchasing a prefab dwelling, building a new construction home, or planning to fix up an older house, you’re probably excited about the prospect of closing the deal and moving in. Not so fast. Buying a home is an expensive proposition – the biggest investment that most families ever make. While you aren’t required to cover the
Do you use credit cards regularly? Perhaps you have a favorite cash back rewards credit card that offers a small but meaningful return on every dollar you spend. Or maybe you use a travel rewards credit card to earn points or miles that can be redeemed for free or reduced-cost flights, hotel stays, or car
What happens when you swipe your credit card at the checkout counter or insert it into the chip reader (also known as “dipping”)? What about when you tap its digits into an online field? A lot. More than you imagine, probably. Each and every electronic transaction is a delicate ballet between cardholders, merchants, and a host
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, looking to purchase a second home, or downsizing after a life change, you can’t move into your new house until you officially close on the property. Your closing day – the day you meet with the seller, your real estate agents, title or escrow agents, and possibly other parties involved in