Many banks offer great promos when you become a new customer and open a savings or checking account. However, most of these bank promotions require setting up direct deposit before you earn the bonus. What if you don’t want to, … Continued
1. Save your prepaid debit card after it is used. Have you ever wanted to sign up for a free online trial but worry about getting scammed? You just know the company will try to cheat you and charge you … Continued
Although many people are moving away from traditional forms of payment, preferring to pay by credit or debit card or even through a PayPal account, check writing is still a popular mechanism people use to pay bills. When an individual … Continued
How do you send money to a person that has no bank account? Some people either do not want, or cannot have, a bank account. They are the “unbanked”. According to an FDIC survey, 9 million American households are unbanked. … Continued
Fraud is a widespread problem that has affected tens of millions of Americans. To assist in having fraudulent activity reported as quickly as possible, we have compiled a list of contact information for the fraud departments of some of the … Continued
While most banks and credit unions are closed on Sundays, there are some branches still open to serve your needs. They are typically smaller bank branches located inside retail stores such as Walmart or larger supermarkets. The exception to the … Continued
Many people often feel bombarded with paper documents and email statements they need to keep track of, both monthly and annually. At times, it might be tempting to simply throw these documents in the shredder and/or hit the delete button … Continued
A cashier’s check is a check where payment is drawn from a bank’s own funds rather than the funds of a personal account. This type of payment is sometimes preferred or necessary for large transactions, such as a down payment … Continued