Online Banking

Women and the World’s Money

Women, whether we like it or not, control our lives. If you have a woman or multiple women in your life, whether it be a spouse, girlfriend, daughter or even just a close friend; she controls pretty much all aspects of your life, whether you realize it or not. Fact By 2014, women will control 65 percent of global spending and more than 80 percent of U.S. spending. Now you know where all your money will go! Women Control the World’s Money According to She-Economy.com, women account for 85% of … [Read more...]

"Tricking" Yourself To Save Money

Dear Christine, I have the worst time saving money. My “rainy day” fund is used up every other paycheck. From a new set of tires here…to a new set of brake pads there -- I cannot keep up. Someone said that you need 5-8 months savings. I can’t even save up 5-8 days! Why is it so hard? “No Savings in Salt Lake” Dear “No Savings,” Life gets expensive and things come up all of the time; I know. There is a big trick to savings when you have a lot of expenses – saving small amounts and then … [Read more...]

The Overdraft Fee Nightmare

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, new to the scene of consumer reporting, is challenging the banking institution’s practice of charging overdraft protection penalty fees on checking accounts. They are testing sample text that will disclose these fees on checking account statements. Overdraft fees have the capacity of inflicting serious financial damage on those people who can least afford it. The bureau wants to learn how consumers are affected, and how they are able to anticipate and … [Read more...]

The “pros” and “cons” of Online Banking

By writing out checks to pay the bills every month, I was certain that they would be paid. I knew that I physically did the work and that I was taking it to the post office to be delivered. So the whole “online banking” concept just didn’t click. I didn’t want to be charged the $10 a month for someone to manage my bills, and I didn’t want to lose control of the handling of it.However, flash forward four years later, and I am so glad I did this. I have saved nearly $8 a month on stamps, not to … [Read more...]

How To Find The Highest Savings Account Rates 2011

Where can you find the highest savings account rates 2011 to help you save money and earn a great interest rate on the account? Searching online is the best option you have to find a savings account that will be able to provide you with the best interest rate possible. The highest savings account rates 2011 will provide you with the following: FDIC security Liquidity and excellent flexibility High rates The savings account rates with traditional banks usually do not have high yields … [Read more...]