Understanding online banking services

Many online banking sites also offer these capabilities:

• Account aggregation: View balances and market values of online accounts held at other institutions, including investments, credit cards, rewards programs and IRAs
• Send payments to individuals via e-mail
• Trade stocks and mutual funds
• Track real-time stock quotes
• Receive trust and stock statements online
• View images of bill statements, checks and deposit slips
• Download site information into money management programs such as Quicken and Microsoft Money
• Receive Web alerts vie e-mail, wireless devices and private banking site
• Live chat with customer support