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Use Credit Card Rewards to Boost Your Savings
If you think credit card rewards can only be counted in miles and points, it’s time to think again. By picking the right cash-back card and funneling rewards into your savings or investment account,...
View ArticleWhat to Do With Excess 529 Plan College Funds
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial mountains families have to climb. A rare few diligent savers find themselves in the surprising position of having more money saved than they actually...
View ArticleWhy People Switch Banks — and How to Do It Right
Between customer-service calls, trips to a branch and resetting online bill payments, changing banks can be a daunting task. These switching barriers, as they’re known, make it easy for banks to lag...
View Article5 Reasons to Ignore Bank Sign-Up Bonuses
An offer of $25, $50 or even $200 to switch your accounts to a new bank can be very tempting. Who wouldn’t want the extra cash? But before you agree to move your money to a new institution, read the...
View ArticleBlame Higher Bank Fees on Low Interest Rates, Regulation
No one likes to pay fees on their checking or savings accounts. These days, though, it’s hard to find a truly free account. Monthly maintenance fees, minimum balance fees, online bill pay fees, ATM and...
View ArticleHow Undocumented Immigrants Can Get Bank Accounts
Julieta Garibay opened her first bank account at age 20. At the time, she was working as a waitress and saving money for college. She was also an undocumented immigrant, having moved from Mexico to...
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At Ally Bank, New Balance Tiers but the Same Interest Rates
On Nov. 7, Ally Bank launched a new tier structure for its savings accounts and certificates of deposit. But the bank did not graduate its interest rates, and at least for now is offering the same...
View ArticleWhy a Health Savings Account Might Be Your Best Retirement Account
By Chad Smith Learn more about Chad on NerdWallet’s Ask an Advisor It’s autumn, which means that football season is in full swing, the leaves are turning colors, and employees throughout the country...
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Wells Fargo vs. Chase: Head-to-Head Comparison
Consumers can count on two things when shopping for products at national banks: lots of options and below-average interest rates. Wells Fargo and Chase both offer those perks, and have many other...
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Ally Bank vs. Capital One 360: Head-to-Head Comparison
.article__image { visibility: hidden; display: none; } The increasing popularity of online-only banks should come as no surprise. The institutions rarely charge service fees, and their interest rates...
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Alliant Credit Union Review: High Rates Meet Broad Membership Rules
.article__image { visibility: hidden; display: none; } Credit unions tend to offer better interest rates than banks do, but also have more narrow membership requirements and less slick technology....
View ArticleOpening Your Child’s First Savings Account
Your child may already have an idea of what a bank is and does, whether from books, television or even Harry Potter. But if your son or daughter asks whether goblins really run the system, it might be...
View ArticleWhat a Savings Account Can Teach Your Child About Money
It takes more than words to teach a kid how to ride a bike. Not even the clearest explanation of balance or a dazzling visual aid about proper seat height will help when those handlebars start to...
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Americans, on Average, Save 5.2% of Every Paycheck and Earn Next to Nothing...
In December, the Federal Reserve increased the federal funds rate for the first time since 2006. This boost, which raised interest rates, should be great news for savers, who have had to accept almost...
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NerdWallet’s Best Kids Savings Accounts
When it comes to learning how to save money, after the piggy bank comes the real bank. Giving your kids hands-on experience with a kids savings account might be the best way to show them that setting...
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PNC Bank Review: A Big Bank With Lots of Tech Options
With PNC Bank, you can choose traditional-style banking, or you can go modern and virtual. The Pittsburgh-based bank has a typical array of checking and savings products suitable for customers who want...
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Alliant Credit Union vs. Connexus Credit Union: Head-to-Head Comparison
Credit unions often get a bad rap for a lack of checking and savings options or outdated digital banking platforms. Many credit unions have the chops to prove that thinking wrong — and none more so...
View ArticleSavings Calculator
When you put money in a savings account, the interest you earn builds on itself over time. The calculator below will help you understand how your savings can grow. Helpful hints First, run the numbers...
View ArticleHow to Avoid Monthly Checking Account Fees
Few of us enjoy reviewing our bank statements, and for good reason: I spent how much on takeout this month? When’s the last time we even watched that channel? I wish I could just quit the gym already....
View ArticleWhat Is a Savings Account?
A savings account is one of the simplest types of bank accounts available to consumers, letting you store cash securely and earn interest on your money. Banks and credit unions offer three kinds of...
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