Banking

The Ins and Outs of Internet Banking
Banking

The Ins and Outs of Internet Banking

Greg McBride, CFA | July 26, 2012

The high interest rates touted by on-line banks are tantalizing, but many people are fearful of virtual banks. How do…

Better Than Banks: Credit Unions Have Better Rates, Fewer Fees and Are Now Surprisingly Easy to Use
Banking

Better Than Banks: Credit Unions Have Better Rates, Fewer Fees and Are Now Surprisingly Easy to Use

Allan S. Roth, CFP, CPA | March 8, 2012

At least 650,000 Americans joined credit unions in a recent four-week period, more than in all of 2010, according to…

The Pros and Cons of Joint Accounts
Banking

The Pros and Cons of Joint Accounts

Blanche Lark Christerson, Esq. | March 8, 2012

You may be tempted to name a spouse or other younger relative as joint owner of your bank, brokerage or…