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How to fill out a money order
Find out how money orders work and why they can be a better way to pay.
3 min read Jul 02, 2020
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7 mobile banking alerts everyone should activate
If you use your smartphone to bank, setting up these alerts can help protect your money.
4 min read May 05, 2020
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8 places to save your extra money
Received a windfall? Forget the mattress and check out these options for safekeeping.
5 min read Feb 21, 2020
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What is a checking account?
Everything you need to know about the pros and cons of the account serving as the center of your financial life.
4 min read Nov 15, 2019
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How many bank accounts should you have?
Learn about the benefits of having multiple accounts and what to look for.
5 min read Nov 05, 2019
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Cashier’s checks: When to use one and how they work
This old-school way of paying is still in demand, but watch out for fraudsters.
5 min read Oct 21, 2019
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4 risky places to use your debit card
Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.
3 min read Feb 11, 2019
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7 questions to ask before choosing a checking account
Opening a checking account is easy. Finding the right one is the hard part.
3 min read Oct 19, 2018
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Called to account: Banking after death
You can’t take it with you, so what happens to your bank account after you pass on?
4 min read Jun 05, 2018
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Credit Union Checking Survey results
Bankrate surveyed fees, yields and minimums at 50 of the largest credit unions.
11 min read May 21, 2018