Savings

banks

Bank Customer Survey Shows Small Things Matter

11:42 am, January 08, 2013

Big banks made progress in customer satisfaction last year, learning along the way that people care about free checking.

budget & save

Fine Tuning the Rainy-Day Fund

4:00 pm, July 05, 2012

Creating a rainy-day fund requires knowing how long you need it to last.

 

Top 10 Mommy Money Traps

2:05 pm, June 01, 2012

Here are 10 things moms shouldn't be spending so much money on.

CDs

Record Low Bank Rates Favor Safety Over Yield Chasing

2:45 pm, May 30, 2012

With interest rates still at record lows, choosing safety over yield is often the better choice for a bank customer.

budget & save

Savings Tips for New College Grads

2:24 pm, May 24, 2012

Saving a little bit of money right out of college will mean wonders down the road.

debit cards

Merchants: Durbin Rule Starting To Pay Off

12:20 pm, May 14, 2012

Consumers may actually be getting a good deal with the Durbin Amendment, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition.

banks

Credit Union Assets Hit $1 Trillion, 'Downsizing' From Banks Continues

10:42 am, April 16, 2012

Bank customers are frustrated with fees and the elimination of rewards programs.

paying for college

Is an 'Encore Career' an Option for You?

3:02 pm, March 23, 2012

Middle-aged Americans who want to switch careers in their 40s and 50s have a problem: While they’d love to follow their passion, they don’t have the savings ...

budget & save

This Is Why It’s So Hard to Save Money

1:45 pm, February 29, 2012

In a recent TED Talk, one behavioral economist breaks down the big factors that stop us from saving and the solution he came up with to jump-start workers’ savings ...

taxes

5 Tips to Organize Your Financial Records Once and For All

1:58 pm, February 10, 2012

If you feel overloaded by bills, bank statements and other financial records, you’re not alone. Here is some helpful advice for getting organized today.

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