One of the great things about technology is that it gives us a world of choices. From finding quick dinner recipes to comparison shopping, the internet is an inexhaustible source of information. This is also true of banking. Thanks to technology and the internet, you’re no longer limited to the banking institutions in your geographic [...]
The bank is a great place to keep money safe and readily available, but how much money do you really need to keep in your savings account? My wife and I are facing this exact question. With a transient lifestyle and a plan to head south in January, we need to have a buffer in [...]
Banks have come under scrutiny since they played a large part in the financial crisis by over leveraging investments and losing a lot of money. A bailout was enacted to try to get some banks back on their feet, which rightfully angered the general public. The truth is most people need banks. If you don’t [...]
When you sign up for a new banking account or loan, you’re likely to come home with an entire envelope of paperwork. But have you ever stopped to actually read all that fine print mumbo jumbo? In the case of financial accounts, what you don’t know can lead to financial hardship. Here are a few [...]
Banking is one of the many aspects of life that is becoming almost unrecognizable with changes in technology. With mobile banking and 24-hour a day access to your financial information, many of the functions of your local bank branch are becoming obsolete. The banking industry has to work to keep up with new demands, and [...]
Are your mobile banking apps putting your pocketbook in danger? If you are like some Americans, you might be missing money and not even know it. This last weekend, ABCnews.com reported foul-ups from mobile banking apps slapping iPad users with a duplicate charge when they paid their bills or transferred funds. The extra charges began [...]
