As online banks grow in number and become more sophisticated, more and more small-business owners are asking themselves whether a traditional bank or credit union account makes sense anymore. Unless you just can’t live without the peace of mind that comes with being able to walk into a physical bank branch, the value is less … Read more

Most checking accounts pay no interest on balances. They cede that perk to savings accounts, which are designed to hold funds you don’t need to pay this month’s bills. Interest checking accounts are different. Though they rarely yield as much as high-yield savings accounts, they make it worth your while to keep a checking cushion.  … Read more

Choosing a checking account can be an overwhelming process. Between online banks operating nationwide and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions serving your home region, there are hundreds if not thousands of legitimate institutions to choose from. Many offer more than one checking account option, sometimes several. Not Truist. Though it’s one of the biggest banks … Read more

The rise of online and mobile banking means that the lines between checking and savings accounts are blurrier than ever. Some digital financial platforms don’t even require you to open them separately anymore. That’s the case for SoFi Checking & Savings, which is essentially a checking and savings account in one convenient package. If you’re … Read more

Credit-builder loans help those with little to no credit build credit quickly and easily. The lender deposits your payments into a CD or savings account until you’ve made all your monthly payments. Then, you gain access to the funds. There are some fees associated with credit-builder loans, although they’re often low. Realizing you have a … Read more

If you’re nearing retirement or already there and aren’t particularly happy with your current bank, TD Bank 60 Plus Checking is built for you. It’s one of the few checking accounts specifically marketed to older Americans, with increasingly rare features like free paper checks, free paper statements, and discounts on TD loans (including for second … Read more

In a remarkable feat of financial prowess, a 28-year-old individual has shattered traditional notions of wealth accumulation. By strategically harnessing the power of multiple income streams, this trailblazer has managed to generate an astounding $189,000 a year while working fewer than 4 days a week. As the rest of us marvel at their achievements, it’s … Read more

Most business bank accounts aren’t built with very small businesses in mind, let alone freelancers and solo entrepreneurs. If you have big plans for your company or independent professional practice but haven’t grown to the point where a traditional business bank account makes sense, you’re probably a bit frustrated by your options. If that’s the … Read more

Like getting your driver’s license or starting college, opening a credit card signifies a milestone of adulthood. You can find a vast array of choices in credit cards for college students, those new to managing credit, or those rebuilding their credit. But once that plastic is in your hands use it responsibly to build credit. … Read more

“How do you want to pay for it?” I had recently returned from Iraq and my wife and I were hunting for a couch for our new home. We found one that was on sale we both thought it was perfect. Okay, it was a red couch and she thought it was perfect. I, personally, … Read more