Cryptocurrency Investments: Risks and Benefits
Though some cryptocurrencies carry less risk than others, just as with any investment, higher risk usually results in a higher reward.
FDIC Insurance: Insuring More than $250,000 at a Single Bank
There are many ways to keep your money all at one bank and still have it protected.
Bank alternatives on Main Street
As fees and restrictions continue to mount, consumers are looking for smaller alternatives to big banks.
New Bank Fees: Your Surprise Holiday Gift
New bank fees will be the surprise “gift” of this holiday season.
Plan Ahead for Your 2012 Required Minimum Distribution
Estimate your RMD today to begin planning for 2012.
Is It Time for Tax Gain Harvesting?
The current long term capital gains tax rate will not be around forever. Tax gain harvesting is the idea of realizing investment gains so as to pay taxes now...
Big Bank Protests Produce Tangible Results
The Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) recent survey, of 5,000 member credit unions across the U.S., estimates that 650,000 new members have joined credit unions in just over four weeks....
What’s the difference between a bank and a credit union?
The difference between a bank and a credit union is simple: a bank operates for profit and a credit union is a not-for-profit institution. When you deposit money in a...
Flexible Savings Accounts Help You Save on Taxes
The spiraling costs of healthcare have caused many employers to offer more than basic health insurance as a means of recruiting employees. Flexible Savings Accounts have become popular companion vehicles...
Steps to Transfer Your Checking Account to a New Bank
Are you fed up with your bank and ready to transfer your checking account to a new bank? Bank Transfer Day highlighted the frustration that many people feel with their...
How to Improve Your Credit Score: Some Simple Tips
Your credit score is becoming an increasingly important factor in your financial life. A high score can help land you a job, get better terms on your loans such as...
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Canada rolled out its new $100 Canadian bills recently and got a strange response. Many people claimed that the plastic money had a distinct scent of maple syrup. Nobody seemed to...
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As you may know by now (and may have heard it many different times), real estate investing is generally best for the patient in it for the long run.
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What Is a Savings Account?
Many banks and credit unions offer various means of saving money. Each one of these plans or accounts has different requirements and benefits, giving individuals opportunity to...
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