What is a ‘Wire Transfer’
BREAKING DOWN 'Wire Transfer'A wire transfer is used to transfer funds from one bank or financial institution to another. These transfers are considered remittance transfers under U.S. law. However, since…
Top 5 Reasons Banks Won’t Cash Your Check
While writing a check can sometimes be a nightmare. Review some of the top reasons why a bank won't cash your check. You Don't Have Proper IDBanks have to protect themselves…
13 easy ways to make extra money
According to the Center for Financial Services Innovation, 57% of Americans are struggling financially, but between work, school, and other life obligations, it can be hard to find the time…
10 Easy and (Mostly) Painless Ways to Save Money
Here are 10 easy and painless ways to start saving money today.1. Unsubscribe from retailer emailsIf you wake up to an inbox filled with retail sale advertisements that could tempt…
4 Practical Tips for Building Up Your Savings to Launch Your Small Business
Since 1980, we've traded the Walkman for streaming apps, the floppy disk for cloud storage, and M*A*S*H for NCIS. Another key shift? Between 1980 and 2017, the U.S. personal saving…
How to Calculate Net Worth
What Does Net Worth Mean?In a nutshell, your net worth is really everything you own of significance (your assets) minus what you owe in debts (your liabilities). Assets include cash…
10 Money-saving hacks your wallet will thank you for
How much should we put away in savings? It really depends on age. For under 30s, you should be putting away 20% of your income after taxes. Are online investments reliable and…
Best Fuel Rewards Programs – How to Save Money on Gas
When it comes to saving at the pump, it seems like there's only so much you can do. You can drive less, sure. But you still have to work or…
Why Can’t Americans Ditch Checks?
The first time Amelia Howells ever wrote a check, she was 28 years old and standing in a Connecticut apartment leasing office, with no idea what to do.The British expat…
CASH VS. CREDIT CARD: WHICH SHOULD I USE?
You’re about to charge another $1 for an iced tea to your credit card. That’s the third time this week. You think it’s easier to carry a couple of cards…
