Did you know that over 90% of employees are paid through direct deposit? It’s a convenient way to receive your paycheck without having to worry about stopping by the bank.  In fact, most employers offer direct deposit as an option for receiving your paycheck. While you may have to verify your checking account details before … Read more

Last month, Google highlighted its efforts to make shopping simpler. Now, it wants you to know it’s doing the same for travel. In a new blog post, the search engine highlighted updates to “the trip planning experience on Google,” focusing on three particular areas: Google Flight price guarantees Better hotel listings on mobile devices Improved … Read more

Bank of America (BofA) is ranked in the top four (also known as the “Big Four”) financial institutions in the United States, among JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup. In fact, it was the second-largest bank in the United States in 2022 with assets totaling over $2 trillion.  Like many of the most historic … Read more

The future of Social Security is cloudy, as balances in the program’s trust funds are running low. Fixing the problem requires an increase in funding, a reduction in benefits or some combination of both. While lawmakers in Washington remain at loggerheads over which fix to employ, the American Academy of Actuaries wants to know how … Read more

Half of U.S. homeowners seem to believe that buying a home is the best path to wealth. But they probably are wrong. A recent survey of nearly 5,000 recent homebuyers by the National Association of Realtors found that 50% of all respondents believe owning a home is a better financial investment than purchasing stocks. An … Read more

Editor’s Note: This story comes from partner site DealNews.com. April may not seem like a big month for shopping, but plenty of categories boast good deals. Some of them are more practical, so if you’re looking for fun and frivolous products, you may have to dig a little more. We’re here to make the process … Read more

It’s hard to bank these days without having a main checking account. Most checking accounts include a way to connect to a savings account and potentially an investment account as well. It’s also the main dashboard from which you manage your money. If you’re not happy with your checking account or are looking for your … Read more

Health care is becoming more and more expensive and that’s why it helps to know what to do in order to minimize out-of-pocket health care costs. It also helps to take a look at your plan information so that you know what services are available. As Martin Gaynor, an economics professor at Carnegie Mellon University … Read more

If you’ve never utilized a credit card before, it can seem intimidating and confusing. Credit cards do have the power to help you build credit and cover for any emergencies; however, if they’re not used responsibly they can also lead you to debt. Getting your first credit card is a milestone and knowing the details … Read more

Opening a savings account for your business might seem odd, but if you think about it, it’s a great way to have an emergency fund in case something goes wrong. In fact, many businesses open savings accounts for several reasons, many of which we’ll discuss below. At the same time, knowing which savings accounts will … Read more