Picking up a home renovation project is not a bad way to spend this pandemic. But before you start tearing at your house, take note of the tips below to make sure you are not ripping a hole into your bank account, too. 1. Set your budget. The last thing you want is to run […]
Read MoreLast Monday, president-elect Joe Biden revealed his administration’s COVID-19 task force and plans to address the pandemic. That same day, pharmaceutical company Pfizer made an uplifting announcement about a potential vaccine. Pfizer — which has worked with German drugmaker BioNTech to develop a treatment — announced its vaccine is more than 90% effective, with no […]
Read MoreAre you looking for a new way to bank? Do you want a financial product that offers competitive interest rates but is still insured by the FDIC? If so, then look no further than a money market account. Money market accounts — also known as hybrid accounts — are a type of deposit account that […]
Read MoreIf you want a bank that offers generous APYs, you might be hard-pressed to find one. Few banks extend these types of promotions right now, so some people are looking toward checking accounts with higher yields and rewards programs to get a little more out of their bank. The downside to this is that the […]
Read More0% APR is a great way to get on top of your debt, especially if you use a balance transfer card. You can find many credit cards that offer 0% APR for the first year or so after opening an account. These cards waive the APR for balance transfers, purchases, or both, which means you […]
Read MoreMoney market accounts are an excellent way to get high APYs. Depending on the provider, you may be able to use your money market account similar to a regular bank account. Online banks typically offer these financial products, which give customers above-market average returns compared to traditional financial institutions. That because online banks pass the […]
Read MoreHave you ever heard of online-exclusive cash management accounts? They typically provide above-market APYs with zero stipulations. For this reason, it’s understandable why you or anyone else would consider cash management accounts a flash in the pan offer used by banks and credit unions to incentivize new customers. However, as DepositAccounts.com pointed out, now might […]
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