When you think of opening a savings account do you go over your options? Do you know what is the difference between a money market account and a basic savings account? Let us break it down to the basi...
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A certificate of deposit (CD) is a time deposit account that typically has a higher interest rate than a regular savings account or money market account. A time deposit account is an account that gets...
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Does your financial institution have an ITM? It may just look like an ordinary ATM, but it can do so much more. ITMs, or Interactive Teller Machines, are making banking more efficient outside the lobb...
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As the internet and technology is advancing, online banking is becoming more convenient. It allows you to conduct a variety of transactions from anywhere you are. How do you use online banking? Do you...
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There are a lot of stipulations and fears around online banking and that it is not as secured or friendly to use but we are going to show you that it can be. Online banking is as simple as it sounds. ...
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There is a lot to learn about different types of credit since it can be dangerous when not used properly. Do you know the difference between revolving credit and installment credit? In basic terms, in...
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Online shopping may be the preferable way of shopping these days. It is easy, convenient, and safer in terms of health risks. That being said, it isn’t as safe as you might think. Fraudulent vendors c...
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Self-care can be defined as taking an active role in protecting one’s health and happiness. That also can apply to your own financial accounts. Have you ever thought how to care for your bank account ...
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Being financially responsible means knowing what is going on with your accounts. Do you check your accounts often? Do you think about checking your account but forget to? Fraud is occurring every day ...
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Establishing your first bank account may not be meaningful to you, however it could be an important decision. Settling for the bank or credit union that your family banks at can be convenient but migh...
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Credit is something that you don’t have to be afraid of. There are many ways that you can improve your score in less than a year. You might ask, why is credit so important? Credit is a number that rep...
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I am not talking about compact music disk CDs, but instead certificates of deposit. So, what is a certificate of deposit and where might you find one? A certificate of deposit is like a savings accoun...
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It is never too early or too late to teach your children the importance of saving for their future. Depending on their age the teaching styles and savings goals may vary, but regardless of where they ...
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It’s that time of the year again when some of the biggest sales of the year hit the shelves. For some people they wait all year for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, while others try to get the...
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As more and more people bank online it is important to make sure you are practicing banking safety when doing so. Online banking is a great resource to help members gain access to information and comp...
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The holidays are a great time to spend time with family and friends and show your appreciation for others by exchanging thoughtful gifts. However, planning, locating, and purchasing those gifts can be...
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