FYI
New York Times: Credit Card Stats for the Consumer
We’ve come to expect credit card companies to bury the important facts about their cards in the “fine print.” But why should that happen? Shouldn’t we expect, as consumers, that the card companies would work to make things clear for us? At the end of the day, we will be more content with the services [...]
FYI: Becoming “Un-Broke” Gains Popularity
My Money Blog tipped me off to a special ABC is running this Friday (the 29th) called “Un-Broke: What You Need To Know About Money.” Stars like Will Smith, Samuel L. Jackson, Rosario Dawson, and the E*TRADE babies will show up in prime time TV to fill us in about saving money, the stock market, [...]
Different Types of Checks (And How They’re All the Same)
Ever opened a checking account and received free checks? Me too! Ever wondered what sort of checks you’d get because they had a weird name? Same here.
“Imprinted checks,” “standard image checks,” “wallet-style stock checks”–Common sense suggests that the fancier the check name, the fancier the check, but is that actually the case?
Short answer: [...]
FYI: Why do banks offer online billpay for free?
Did you ever wonder why banks let you use online billpay for free? After all, it’s not free for them – they pay companies like CheckFree and Metavante big bucks so they can offer you free online billpay services. Are you worth it? Clearly, the banking industry is convinced you are — almost all [...]
FYI: Who Regulates Banks and Credit Unions?
Nowadays, consumers need to know a lot more about how banks and credit unions work in order to feel confident about the security of their savings. The most important thing is to make sure your deposits are federally insured by either the FDIC or the NCUA. So even if your bank fails, your money is [...]