There are a few options when you need a secure way of paying for something. Sure, cash is king, but not everyone feels safe carrying a thick wad around. Cashierâs checks and money orders are two of the more secure ⦠Continue reading â
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Having a bank account closed can be inconvenient, especially if you didnât see it coming. But why would a bank close your account? The short answer is that banks and credit unions can close accounts for a number of reasons. ⦠Continue reading â
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Both overdraft and NSF fees can hurt the cash flow in your bank account, especially when itâs time to pay a bill. The respective fees could stop you from going to the store to get personal items. But while the ⦠Continue reading â
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The Federal Reserve is the central banking system in the United States. There are 12 Reserve banks that offer services to commercial banks, including lending and distributing currency. The Federal Reserve also pays interest on funds those commercial banks keep ⦠Continue reading â
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Savings and loan associations are financial institutions similar to banks that specialize in providing mortgage loans to home buyers, making loans from deposits usually gathered from the local community. Both borrowers and depositors are considered members rather than just customers ⦠Continue reading â
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ACH and wire transfer are terms used to describe different ways of sending money electronically. Both are widely used, but ACH is more common when individuals are paying bills, receiving paychecks or sending money to other individuals. ACH transfers are ⦠Continue reading â
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Just about every bank puts a limit on how much cash you can withdraw each day. In part, this is a security feature to prevent thieves from cleaning out unauthorized accounts. In other part, this helps banks and ATMs to ⦠Continue reading â
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You can use an ATM with a debit card â or, sometimes, a credit card. While the process is straightforward, it helps to know how to use an ATM ahead of time. Follow these steps to check your balance, withdraw ⦠Continue reading â
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Online banks generally pay higher interest rates on deposits and charge fewer fees for services than traditional banks. On the other hand, online-only banks canât compare to brick-and-mortar branches of a traditional bank when it comes to dispensing physical dollars ⦠Continue reading â
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Need to cancel a check that youâve written and sent out? Depending on how much time has passed, you may be able to request a stop payment from your bank or credit union. Stopping payment can prevent the check from ⦠Continue reading â
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