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A recent survey by the Research Department of Statista.com revealed that 34% of Americans had less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. This might sound disturbing, but this was actually far better than a survey CNBC reported on a few years ago that nearly 70% of Americans had $1,000 or less in savings. Personally, I … Read more

Isn’t it funny how childhood experiences shape our views of rich vs. wealthy, as well as who has money compared to who doesn’t? There are several memories from my own childhood that made me think I knew how to tell if someone was rich, yet one in particular still sticks in my mind. When I … Read more

Kid-friendly debit cards have lots of built-in advantages, including full adult ownership (usually) and tight controls on transactions. They also tend to have robust educational features and tools to reinforce the money lessons kids naturally learn by using them.The downside is kid-friendly debit cards tend to have higher fees than kids checking accounts or savings … Read more

Although the choice between leasing or buying a car has plenty of financial implications, money isn’t the only factor that goes into this decision. In fact, this choice is often based on a person’s tolerance for risk, and how often they prefer to switch cars.  If you want to own a car outright — and … Read more

Interest rates have been rising rapidly in recent months, and you may be pleasantly surprised to see how much. If you’re currently holding your money in a bank that’s paying 0.0-something percent on your balance, you need to seriously investigate the alternatives. In this guide, we’re going to provide 11 of the best online banks, … Read more

One factor that’s sure to weigh heavily when you’re looking for a starter bank account is your kid’s age. Many kid-friendly checking and savings accounts are unavailable to children under 13. On the savings account side, Capital One 360 Kids Savings Account is one of the few that is.  Good thing it also happens to … Read more

Before I started writing in the personal finance space, I spent nearly 8 years working alongside my husband in a funeral home. My husband Greg worked as a mortician, and I was the Director of Family Services. I learned so much about living and dying during my years in the mortuary business, but there’s one … Read more

Your kid’s piggy bank won’t hold forever. When they’re ready for a real bank account, consider the Alliant Credit Union Kids Savings Account. The Alliant Credit Union Kids Savings Account earns a spot on our list of the best savings accounts for kids thanks to its low fees and excellent yield on all balances. As … Read more

Getting a new car is one of the better feelings in life, I’ll admit. But, it’s also one of the biggest financial transactions most people make. Get a good deal, and you’ll save a ton of money over the life of the car. Strike a bad deal, and it can haunt you for years.  It … Read more

The Capital One MONEY Teen Checking Account is one of the best bank accounts for kids. It pays interest on all balances, it’s open to kids as young as 8, and it’s flexible enough to accommodate kids and teens at all stages of their financial education journeys. But MONEY Teen Checking isn’t perfect. The biggest … Read more