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Checking & Savings: Today you have a lot of choices when it comes to banking services. Depending on where you live and whether you live in a larger, more metropolitan area or a smaller, rural area your choice of banking services could actually turn out to be somewhat of a difficult decision. The type of banking service that most people are commonly familiar with is a checking account; however, even with this type of banking service you are likely to have numerous options and choices available to you. The most common type of checking account is known as basic checking and this type of banking service is primari...

Bank Expert on April 6, 2010 0

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Bad Credit Checking Account

Checking & Savings: A bad credit checking account can be hard to find once you have a bad mark against you due to owing banks money. When you first opened a checking account and overspent you balance would be marked with insufficient funds. The bank then reports you to what is known as ChexSystems. Once you are reported to ChexSystems as having bad credit, most banks will not allow you to take out a checking account since you are now considered a high risk. If by chance you are only suffering from bad credit because bills are past due, then it is still possible to get a bad credit checking account. For those w...

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10 Money Making Tips

Money Saver: 1. Maintain a good credit score! It will save you thousands of dollars in the short and long term when you need to borrow money to buy a car or a home. Creditors will give you an interest rate and the loan amount based on your income and credit score. 2. Large sums of money should NEVER be left in a checking account or even a low-interest bank savings account. Rather, put the money into a high interest savings account (like an ING savings), money market fund, or other forms of short term high interest investments with a fixed return. 3. If you have an employer matching 401K plan, maximize yo...

Bank Expert on December 1, 2009 0

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Getting rich is simpler than you think

CDs & Investments: Here is the single most important thing you will ever hear about investing: Getting rich is simple. Not easy, but simple. And here is the second most important thing you will ever hear about investing: You have no excuse not to do it. Only three ingredients are needed: income, discipline and time. Chances are, you already have two of them, income and time. All you need to do is add the third, discipline. And armed with the following knowledge, that key third ingredient may be a lot easier to find. Here's how it works: Say you start with nothing, invest $500 (of your income) a month (a heal...

Bank Expert on November 24, 2009 0

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Anatomy of a bank account statement

Checking & Savings: Your monthly bank account statement gives you a detailed review of the activity in your account for a specific period of time. It's your best opportunity to make sure your records match the bank's. Check the statement When your statement arrives, look near the top of it for the starting and ending dates -- the period the statement covers. Get your checkbook register and be prepared to match up every debit and credit on the statement with your register. It's crucial that you review it in a timely fashion because if there are any discrepancies you ne...

Bank Expert on November 12, 2009 0

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Types of checking accounts

Checking & Savings: For most people, the centerpiece of their relationship with their bank is a checking account. Studies have shown that consumers overwhelmingly define “their” bank as the institution where their checking accounts are held, not the bank where they may have a mortgage or certificate of deposit. It’s no wonder that banks throw a sizeable amount of money toward attracting and retaining consumer checking accounts. In this chapter, we’ll go over the various types of checking accounts and the importance of selecting the account that’s right for you. You’ll also learn the ins and ...

Bank Expert on November 12, 2009 0

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Types of Deposit Accounts

Checking & Savings: Commercial banks have deposits from individuals and then lend the money to borrowers. A variety of accounts are offered by commercial banks. These accounts are created to meet specific needs, such as transferring money easily or earning interest. We want to tell you more about every type of deposit account. Savings Accounts If you want to store money in the bank and get a small amount of interest – savings account is the best for you. Though you won’t be able to transfer your money frequently, you can access your money when needed without penalty. If you think t...

Bank Expert on September 1, 2009 0

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Closing Your Checking Account

Checking & Savings: You need to close your current accounts when you move or change your bank. There are two ways to close your accounts: personally or with a letter to the bank. In some rare cases you will need both signatures to close a joint account. Each step of this simple process must be followed precisely to protect yourself from possible problems. First of all stop using your account. Before you close the account allow to clear all items completely. It will take you about two weeks or more. To see what transactions are still outstanding, use checking online. Then you need to g...

Bank Expert on August 31, 2009 0

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Your Guide to Banking

Best Bank: From the little fees banks charge you, they get a big chunk of their revenue. But you can avoid paying up.From fees on consumer accounts comes more than 40% of bank revenueToday banks can make money from convenience and inconvenience. In this article you will learn how to take advantage of the bank services and avoid paying many fees. Choosing a bank Deposits in most banks and savings associations are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Their coverage was recently raised to $250,000 per person, per insured bank. To identify the insured bank look for the FDIC sign....

Bank Expert on August 21, 2009 0

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How to Lower the Cost of Banking

Checking & Savings: When choosing bank accounts there are ways to avoid paying unnecessary bank fees: Choose accounts with good rates and low or no fees When choosing bank account, you should check on the account's charges and fees, the bank's stability, their customer service, etc., not only interest rates they offer. Some fees to watch out for: ATM fees, cash advances fees, return deposit fees, stop payment fees, insufficient fund fees, and maintenance fees. Monitor your accounts When you open a new account, make sure you check the terms and conditions carefu...

BanksAct on June 30, 2009 0

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Improve Your Bank Accounts and Make Money

Money Saver: This year, US banks are expected to charge consumers over $55 billion in fees. The average savings account pays only 0.50% interest (and most checking accounts earn no interest at all). Banks work by accumulating deposits, then loaning that money out as a mortgage or to a business. Those loans are paid back at an interest rate that is typically around...

BanksAct on June 16, 2009 0

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Checking Accounts and Their Value

Checking & Savings: There are many types of checking accounts below are the most popular types: 1. Basic checking -- This is for people who just use a checking account to pay some bills and some daily expenses. Some basic accounts require direct deposit or a minimum balance to avoid monthly "maintenance" fees. You may be limited to a certain number of checks per month; exceed that number and you'll pay a "per item" fee for each additional check you write. You don't want to maintain a high balance in these accounts beca...

BanksAct on June 12, 2009 0

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