In a world where free checking is increasingly falling by the wayside, it can be discouraging to look for an account without service fees — especially if you are student who doesn’t expect to keep a high balance. Many financial institutions offer a student checking account, which can provide you with free checking, and possibly […]
Miranda Marquit M.A. in Journalism is a well known financial blogger. Miranda's articles were featured or quoted by several mainstream media. She also has her own blog Planting Money Seeds where she covers topics from freelancing through home business to finances.
6 June,2011
One of the financial realities of our society is that your consumer habits are of interest to just about anyone you do business with. Insurers and cell phone providers want to see that you have good credit. Banks want to know that you aren’t in the habit of bouncing checks. As a result of financial […]
4 June,2011
With so much of your money being exchanged digitally, online checking can be an easy tool for financial management. An online checking account usually comes with fewer fees than many accounts at brick and mortar banks. You can arrange for direct deposits, transfer money into other accounts (even at different financial institutions), and set up […]
4 June,2011
One of the best ways to manage your money easily is to open a checking account. Many financial institutions offer checking accounts that can allow you to easily manage your money with the help of debit cards, paper checks and the Internet. A checking account can provide you with a place to keep money that […]
31 May,2011
A savings account should be one of the staples of your financial plan. You need a safe place to keep your money, and you need a savings account that fits your needs. While saving account rates should be a big part of your decision, there are a few other considerations when it comes to figuring […]
26 May,2011
One of the great things about an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is that it is so flexible. You can hold almost any type of asset in an IRA. This includes certificates of deposit (CDs). If you want to add the stability and safety of cash to your retirement account, you can consider adding a CD. […]
24 May,2011
Right now, we are experiencing a financial climate that makes it quite difficult to find high yields on cash products. However, there are some ways to earn a little more from your cash. If you don’t mind locking it away for a set period of time, you can consider CDs. CDs often have higher rates […]
23 May,2011
When choosing a credit card, you want to make sure that you are getting the best card for your needs. Because personal finance is so personal, it is important that you consider your own individual needs when choosing a credit card. You will want to consider the credit limit, of course. But there are other […]