Justin Bieber teamed up with SpendSmart for a new prepaid debit card aimed at teens, and although the deal was signed last year, its promotion campaign officially launched last week. SpendSmart revealed a video of Justin Bieber giving money lessons and it’s part of a multi-episode series called “Real Talk”: The card is meant to
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Wells Fargo is playing its part in evolving bank branches: it will bring a new, hi-tech store concept that will make an appearance next week. Although these new branches are significantly smaller than the average Wells Fargo branch, feature-packed ATMs and mobile-enabled staff are expected to contribute to an unconventional banking experience.
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BBVA Compass is giving out $100 electronic Gift Cards for NBAStore.com when customers open an NBA Checking account and fulfill the qualifying requirements.
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Fifth Third Bank, also known as “The Curious Bank,” has a history that goes back to 1858. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third Bancorp operates as a diversified financial services company. Based on MyBankTracker’s Bank Report Card, Fifth Third scores 3 stars out of 5 overall, ranking highly in good bank financial health, number of locations,
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Look, we’ve all been there: one too many purchases that may have slipped your mind and before you know it, your account balance is in the red and you’re hit with the overdraft fee. Here at MyBankTracker, we advise you to always have a buffer in your account so that there’s always some “backup” money
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Traveling is expensive. From airfare to hotel accommodations, the cost of travel can have you clenching your wallet for dear life, especially if you are a frequent flyer.
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We have an extensive Review section where our users actively engage and discuss how their financial products and institutions are working for them. In our new Review Roundup segment, we summarize the reviews that customers leave, so you get an idea of what customers are saying about their experiences. TD Bank was founded in the
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After taking a nose dive in February, the national rate averages for certificates of deposit (CDs) have slowed their descent in March. But, banks continue to slash the returns of their CDs and contribute to a drop in national rate averages.
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Consumers must enroll in debit coverage to allow overdrafts to occur on their accounts. And, more banks are addressing unfair practices that maximize the potential for overdraft incidents. But, overdraft fee revenue is rising for banks. Is financial regulation helping? In 2012, overdraft fee revenue for banks rose 1.3 percent, from $31.6 billion in 2011
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When it comes to bank holiday schedules, Easter Sunday is often left off the list because most banks are normally closed on Sundays. One exception is TD Bank, which remains open during the weekends, but the bank will be closed for Easter Sunday. It shouldn’t pose much of an inconvenience since most bank customers don’t
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