Banking
Will Digital Currency Ever Replace Physical Cash?
While envisioned as the currency of the future, the news surrounding digital currencies in the last year has been anything but confidence building. Just look at the tragedy of…
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5 Key Things To Know Before Applying For A Student Credit Card
Thinking about getting a credit card now that you're in college? As a student, chances are you get quite a lot of credit card offers. From seeing student cards advertised on…
Banking
Smart Things You Can Do When You Have $10K Saved
Building a thriving savings fund is a goal that many Americans today share. Whether it be through investments or a dedicated savings account you set aside to manage emergencies…
Banking
How To Avoid Paying Fees When Transferring Money
In the age of rapidly advancing technology and globalization, where travel, communication, and business are easier to do than ever, buying and selling property, sending money to…
Banking
What You Should Do If You Find A Lost Wallet
While finding a lost wallet sounds like a simple enough issue to solve, you might be surprised to learn it's a little more complicated than simply returning it to its owner. For…
Banking
Here's How Long It Typically Takes To Get Approved For A Credit Card
With a certain few exceptions, like airline-branded credit cards promoted during flights and store- branded cards (which you should avoid) at checkout counters, most consumers…
Banking
Tips For Getting Your Credit Card Fees Waived
Not long ago, charging cardholders annual fees was a common profit center for credit card issuers. Nowadays, though, credit card companies have little trouble making money from…
Banking
Do Banks Monitor Your Spending Habits?
While worrying about your credit score can be stressful enough already, now banks and financial institutions are using even more in-depth ways to monitor a customer's financial…
Banking
You Shouldn't Leave A Large Balance In Your Venmo Account. Here's Why
There's no question payment apps like PayPal, Zelle, and Venmo are here to stay, rapidly replacing good ol' cash as consumers' preferred peer-to-peer medium. With these P2P apps…
Banking
How Boosting Your Credit Limit Can Affect Your Credit Score
From applying for credit cards to qualifying for loans to passing credit checks for rentals, having a solid credit score has always been important for consumers. However, low…
Banking
What You Might Not Know About Pending Credit Card Transactions
It's happened to everyone at some point: You log on to your credit card app only to find a bunch of payments still sitting in a pending section. Sometimes these pending charges…
Banking
What Happens To Your Credit Score When You Settle Debt
Settling debts can be a huge financial victory. While paying off your debt in its entirety can be the ultimate financial goal, sometimes debt settlement can be a welcome way to…