Banking
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Banking Basics
Savings account checklist
It’s easy to open a savings account. Just make sure you have this information handy.
Where is the account number?
Telling the numbers on your checks apart can be confusing. Here’s what you need to know.
How to write a check
Think you missed the era of checks? You’ll likely have to write one. Learn how.
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Greg McBride’s savings account checklist: Documents you need to open an account
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Where is the account number on a check?
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How to write a check: Step-by-step guide
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CD ladder: What it is and how to build one
This strategy lets benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.
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