7 Best Banks and Credit Unions in New York
New York City is a major financial capital, but it’s not the only place in the state where you can find great banking options. Which is right for you? Here are seven…
Alice Holbrook
Alice has covered banking for NerdWallet since 2017. Her work has been featured by USA Today, MarketWatch, Newsweek and The Washington Post. Email: [email protected].
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7 Best Banks and Credit Unions in California
We scoped out some of the best banks and credit unions in California. Choosing a place to bank means finding the best combination of low account fees, convenience and features,…
5 Best Banks and Credit Unions in Florida
If you live in the Sunshine State, people might be jealous of you. They might be thinking about the weather, but Florida residents also have access to many excellent banks…
Bluebird Prepaid Card Review
The Bluebird card, offered by American Express, is an FDIC-insured prepaid debit card with virtually no fees. It functions almost like a checking account, making it a useful substitute for…
RushCard Prepaid Card Review
RushCard is a prepaid debit card that can be a convenient alternative to a checking account. But, like many prepaid debit cards, you’ll pay for the convenience — and RushCard…
Chase Bank Promotions: $100, $200 and $2,000 Bonuses
Here’s how to qualify for Chase bank promotions, which are some of the best on the market. to compare three banks’ bonuses. Chase Total Checking®: $200 bonus Minimum deposit to…
5 Best Bank Bonuses and Promotions of March 2021
Bank promotions consist of cash bonuses when you open a new checking or savings account. To qualify for this one-time perk, you’ll likely have to set up direct deposit with…
Does Marriage Have to Mean Merging Money?
Marriage is made up of about a thousand daily decisions — and 700 of them involve money. Often, one of the first and biggest is whether to merge finances. A…
5 Basic Features You Should Expect From Your Bank
When it comes to banking, you now have more choices than ever before: You might store your money at a traditional brick-and-mortar bank, a credit union, or an online- or…
‘Perks’ Don’t Make the Bank — Rates Do
Banks love to boast about their accounts’ benefits and features. But if you’re shopping for a new account, it pays to read critically: You might find that some of these…
