Banking
What Really Happens When A Bank Fails?
There's no doubt that a bank's failure sounds super scary and intimidating; however, for the average depositor, it's likely to be a big nothingburger for your money. If your bank…
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Here's What The Wi-Fi Logo On Your Credit Card Actually Means
Contactless payment may have grown popular as a way to avoid germs in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it's clear this technology is here to stay. For example, back in…
Banking
What To Do If An ATM Fails To Dispense Your Money
Regular Tolerans readers and overall thrifty types will already know about how to locate an ATM that doesn't charge you a fee to withdraw your hard-earned cash. But what happens…
Banking
You've Been Warned: Never Fall For These Sneaky Credit Card Scams
A survey conducted by Security.org highlighted the recent rise of credit card scams in the U.S. Scams and phishing affect 52 million Americans through fraudulent purchases and…
Banking
How Much Cash Should You Leave In Your Investment Portfolio?
In 2023, the benchmark S&P 500 stock market index notched an impressive gain of approximately 24%. As such, it's tempting to shovel all of your extra cash into the equities…
Banking
How Interest Rate Changes Affect Banks In The US
There has been a lot of discussion surrounding interest rates since the Federal Reserve first began hiking rates in March 2022. These raised rates have increasingly made monthly…
Banking
New CFPB Rule Creates Registry To Identify Nonbank Bad Actors
On June 3, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a final rule that would require certain nonbanks to report final agency and court orders to a newly created…
Banking
Is Paying Off A Car Loan Early A Good Strategy? Here's The Truth
When it comes to deciding whether to pay off a debt or spend the money elsewhere, sometimes the decision is a no-brainer. For example, credit card debt, which regularly carries…
Banking
You've Been Warned: This Type Of Savings Account Will Only Hurt Your Finances
Between inflation, rising household debt, and ever-increasing housing prices, trying to save money can feel impossible. In fact, according to Bankrate's 2024 Annual Emergency…
Banking
The Wealthy Use High Interest And High Inflation To Their Advantage (& You Can Too)
There are some immutable truths about money that aren't often noticed by the typical consumer. For one thing, common habits among the world's wealthiest people often see them shy…
Banking
What To Do When You're Denied A Checking Or Savings Account
Many consumers are familiar with feelings of angst when applying for a new loan or waiting for a new credit card approval , only to be rejected in the end. Yet, did you know you…
Banking
What A New Chair Could Mean For The FDIC
While most wouldn't think of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as a hotbed of scandal or controversy, the agency has recently been embroiled in revelations…