Tony Armstrong
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NerdWallet's 2019 Best-of Awards: The Best Banks
NerdWallet has released its annual list of best banks as part of its 2019 Best-Of Awards. In the Banking category, NerdWallet highlighted the overall best → Read More
NerdWallet's 2019 Best-of Awards: The Best Banks
NerdWallet has released its annual list of best banks as part of its 2019 Best-Of Awards. In the Banking category, NerdWallet highlighted the overall best banks and credit unions along → Read More
NerdWallet’s 2019 Best-of Awards: The Best Banks
NerdWallet has released its annual list of best banks as part of its 2019 Best-Of Awards. In the Banking category, NerdWallet highlighted the overall best banks and credit unions along… → Read More
How to Make June's Fed Rate Hike Work for Your Savings
For the seventh time in about two years, the Federal Reserve has raised the federal funds rate. That's good news for savers: These rate hikes are one of several factors that → Read More
June Fed Rate Hike: What It Means for Your CDs
Federal Reserve rate hikes, such as Wednesday's one-quarter percentage point increase, often lead to higher annual percentage yields on certificates of deposit, or CDs. APYs on long-term CDs at many online → Read More
Savings advantage? How to make the Fed rate hike work for you
Fed rate hikes are one of several factors that can encourage banks and credit unions to increase rates they pay on savings accounts. That makes this year the ideal time to examine the way you bank accounts, and to take advantage of rising rates. → Read More
Banking: CD early withdrawal penalties can cost you
If you understand the terms and how this savings tool works, you can avoid getting hurt. → Read More
4 ways to help juggle multiple savings accounts
If you want more than one account, these 6 financial institutions should be on your list. → Read More
Consumers can find low-cost checking despite Bank of America's move
Although Bank of America has eliminated its free eBanking checking account, consumers still can find options for free or low-cost checking. → Read More
The best banks and credit unions for 2018
These financial institutions offer accounts with consumer-friendly features. → Read More
Checking account? No, thanks, say many
People’s dislike of banks is keeping them from using checking accounts at a rate that is nearly double what it was in 1989. → Read More
What to do if an ATM eats your deposit
Standing in front of an ATM that just ate your cash deposit without crediting your account or issuing a receipt can leave you feeling helpless, and even hopeless. Just ask Linda Murray Bullard, who recently found herself in that situation. “A horrific experience!” says Murray Bullard, who owns a business consulting firm in Chattanooga, Tenn. How common her experience is isn’t clear. The ATM… → Read More
What to do if an ATM eats your deposit
Standing in front of an ATM that just ate your cash deposit without crediting your account or issuing a receipt can leave you feeling helpless, and even hopeless. Just ask Linda Murray Bullard, who recently found herself in that situation. “A horrific experience!” says Murray Bullard, who owns a business consulting firm in Chattanooga, Tenn. How common her experience is isn’t clear. The ATM… → Read More
What to do if an ATM eats your deposit
Standing in front of an ATM that just ate your cash deposit without crediting your account or issuing a receipt can leave you feeling helpless, and even hopeless. Just ask Linda Murray Bullard, who recently found herself in that situation. “A horrific experience!” says Murray Bullard, who owns a business consulting firm in Chattanooga, Tenn. How common her experience is isn’t clear. The ATM… → Read More
What to do if an ATM eats your deposit
Standing in front of an ATM that just ate your cash deposit without crediting your account or issuing a receipt can leave you feeling helpless, and even hopeless. → Read More
How to build a CD ladder
A CD ladder will get you higher interest rates without sacrificing accessibility. → Read More
Bank fees decoded: Learn the lingo to save money
Understanding these terms can mean the difference between having an account that works for you, and one whose fees slowly drain your balance. → Read More
How to find a good savings account for kids
Just as you wouldn’t send your kids to school without the right supplies, you wouldn’t expect them to learn about smart savings strategies without a few helpful tools. → Read More
How to pick a good kids’ savings account
Best bet for savings is likely a credit union or online bank, which tend to charge fewer fees and offer higher interest rates than big banks. → Read More
Online banks give consumers more options
Traditional brick-and-mortar institutions face increasing competition from online-only banks that offer checking and savings accounts with fewer fees and higher rates. → Read More