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Wells Fargo Puts Free Checking on the Chopping Block…Again

May 15, 2012
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Wells Fargo has officially yanked the rug out from under free checking customers in Washington, D.C., and 5 more unsuspecting states: Florida, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina. The new $7 monthly fee goes into effect August 7th. Déjà vu, anyone? Wells Fargo made a similar announcement in March for 6 states on the [...]

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5 Last-Minute, No-Hassle Mother’s Day Gifts

May 11, 2012
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Did you forget that Mother’s Day is this Sunday? Don’t worry – we can help you find that last-minute gift that says, “I love you, I just have poor time management skills.” Lucky for you, retailers knew you’d forget before you did, and they’re well prepared with last-minute deals. It’s easier than you think to [...]

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Expensify Trips: Turn Your Travel Receipts Into a Complete Itinerary

May 8, 2012
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Check out our recent coverage on GoBankingRates.com, Don’t Let Your Medical Bills Bankrupt You and Don’t Let High Fees Ground Your Travel Plans. A few months ago, NerdWallet went through the painstaking process of selecting 10 personal finance apps that were good enough to be called our favorites. We’re nerds, so as you can imagine, we’re [...]

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Real Life Tips for the Recent College Graduate

May 2, 2012
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Congratulations on your upcoming college graduation! Entering the workforce can bring about positive changes—you have more money, no homework, and you can afford to stock your refrigerator with things like cheese from the nice section of the supermarket and beer that comes in bottles. But the real world has its own set of rules, and [...]

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Do You REALLY Need Life Insurance?

April 30, 2012
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“Do I need life insurance?” Chances are, at some point in your life, you’ll ponder this most perplexing query. And chances are, if you’re reading this article, you already have. Insurance agencies aren’t above using scare tactics to frighten you into committing to a plan. As a general rule of thumb, be skeptical of anyone [...]

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NerdWallet’s Top Picks for Senior Checking

April 26, 2012
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Not all checking accounts are created equal. Chances are, your local community bank or credit union offers an account tailored to your age group’s exact spending needs. You’ll find checking accounts for teens, college students and seniors, too. “Senior” checking accounts are specially tailored for the 50+ age group’s average banking habits. Seniors tend to [...]

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NerdWallet’s Top 5 Most Common Investing Mistakes

April 25, 2012
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Whether you’re a seasoned investor or stock market neophyte, familiarizing yourself with the most common investing mistakes can only strengthen your financial foundation. Even though these mistakes are widely known and consistently reported by finance gurus, people continue to stumble into the same sordid pitfalls. If you’re reading this article, congratulations. You’re taking the time [...]

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Generation $$$: NerdWallet’s Take on Teen Checking

April 17, 2012
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This guest post comes to us courtesy of John Gower, a recent college graduate and teen checking guru. If there’s one thing that’s likely to be on a teenager’s mind, it’s money: how can I get some, and more importantly, what should I buy with it? But for most teens, the question of where to [...]

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Top Free Checking Accounts at Credit Unions

April 15, 2012
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With so many banks raising their checking account fees (ahem, Citizens Bank and Wells Fargo), you might wonder if truly free checking is gone for good. Wonder no more: free checking is here to stay at your local credit union. In the ongoing battle of credit union vs. bank, credit unions almost always come out [...]

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The Season’s 3 Best Bonuses, Led by the British Airways 100,000 Miles

April 10, 2012
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Want a free trip to London? The British Airways Visa‘s got you covered with a 100k-mile signup bonus. Want a ton of free hotel stays? You’re in luck there, too: the Marriott Rewards Premier offers 50,000 bonus points and a free night. Don’t want to be tied down? The Chase Sapphire Preferred is giving out 40,000 [...]

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