Google made a splash this week at their I/O 2013 conference with the announcement of Google Wallet’s services coming to Gmail. Google Wallet being a part of Gmail will allow Google’s hundreds of millions of users access to the new P2P service. Will it be the go-to P2P service to come? Can homeownership actually save
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Like the common folk, President Barack Obama has to worry about where to bank, what to invest in and how to provide for the family. This week, Obama disclosed his 2012 financial accounts, as required by the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Based on the released financial documents, he appears to be a simple
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In the past month, the story hasn’t changed: savings rates continue to slip. Since mid-April, the national savings rate average fell from 0.30% APY to 0.29% APY. The drop can be attributed to significant rate cuts that occurred at some of the most popular online banks.
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More than 7% of Americans have been victims of debit card fraud, and even more have experienced credit card debt. Though there are good measures in place at major companies to prevent you from being liable for charges, it’s still important to report a card lost or stolen as soon as realize it’s missing.
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Safe deposit boxes are often shown in movies as a tool to hide precious jewelry or cash from getting into the wrong hands.
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When it comes to credit cards, it is never a smart move to carry a balance because interest charges will extend the time that it takes to reduce your debt. However, not everyone can avoid a credit card balance.
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This week, there’s been a lot of activity from the banking world, and we’ve featured the most helpful personal finance tips for you, as well as new innovations in the banking realm.
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USAA Federal Savings Bank was established in 1922, along with its subsidiaries, USAA Savings Bank and USAA Relocation Services Inc. The bank provide a full range of financial products and services to the military community worldwide. The mutual insurance company caters to over 6 million customers, mainly military personnel, military retirees, and their families. USAA’s
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When it comes to avoiding the monthly fee on your checking account, you typically either have to receive a certain amount in direct deposits or a minimum monthly balance. Americans who have a tough time meeting these fee-waiver criteria are often deterred from getting a checking account with such requirements. Luckily, some banks are ditching
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We’ve already covered how you can to prep your finances if you plan on working abroad, but if you’re going to be traveling overseas for a shorter term, you should still be doing some bank-related homework before you embark on your journey.
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