Do you have enough money to cover unanticipated hardships like major medical bills, vehicle breakdowns, and home repairs? If not, you need an emergency fund. Find out how to start a new one or grow the one you have.
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Don’t let unexpected expenses plunge you into panic. Build an emergency fund to deal with anything life throws at you.
Even if you have a will — but especially if you don’t — naming a beneficiary on your bank accounts is vital. Only you can decide who, but we can show you why and how.
Payment apps vary widely in features, speed, and cost. Some can transfer money across many countries, while others work only in the United States. Which app is best for you depends on how you want to use it. These are the best money transfer apps ranked by best feature.
There’s already a lot of misinformation out there about the Credit Card Competition Act. Before you decide whether you’re in the pro or con camp, it’s important to understand what the law is, how it will work, and who it helps and, yes, harms.
It’s easy to go your whole financial life without ever coming across a money order. But if you’re here, someone’s asked for one, so follow these directions to fill it out.
You can’t read an article about your credit score without someone telling you to contact the credit bureaus to notify them of errors. But what are credit bureaus, how do they get their information, and what does it mean for you?
Rebuilding your credit can take several years, but you can see progress almost immediately once you begin. If your credit score is less than perfect, learn how to fix it to start improving your finances.
A savings account is a deposit account that earns interest. Learn the different types of savings accounts, how they work, and how to open one.
If you’re like the average person, you probably only use your bank for a handful of things. But it offers a plethora of services, some of which you may not even be aware of. Get the most out of your bank by reviewing the standard services most provide.
Trust is the reason banks stay in business. If enough people lose that trust, it can set off a series of events known as a bank run, which can ultimately lead to the bank failing. Learn more about bank runs here.
At some point in your life, you’ve probably balanced a checkbook or seen someone do it. But do we really need to do that anymore?