Foreign ATM and Debit Card Transaction Fees by Bank
Foreign transaction fees can add up fast when using your debit card abroad. The fees are often 1% to 3% of the amount of a purchase, and many banks also apply…
Jeanne Lee
Jeanne writes about credit, debt and loans for NerdWallet. She has covered financial topics for 20 years, including stints at Fortune and Money. She loves thinking about ways for people to hack their finances and daydreams of paying off her mortgage before she has to pay for college for her two boys.
Posts by Jeanne Lee:
How to Set Up Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is a free electronic transfer service that sends your paychecks or benefit checks to a bank account or prepaid debit card of your choosing. Having Chase or Bank…
How to Set Up Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is a free electronic transfer service that sends your paychecks or benefit checks to a bank account or prepaid debit card of your choosing. Having Chase or Bank…
Moven vs. Simple Banking: Which Is Best for You?
Moven and Simple feature digital banking accounts that are designed to be used on the go. Both startups offer mobile banking, payment cards and tools, but they have some differences…
Commerce Bank Review: What You Need to Know
Commerce Bank NerdWallet’s rating: 3.0 / 5.0 The bottom line Commerce Bank is a regional bank in the midwestern U.S. that maintains a few hundred ATMs and more than…
How to Get Out of Debt: 7 Tips That Work
Getting out of debt is something you can do yourself with the right tools and motivation. Take it from those who’ve been there. The people profiled in NerdWallet’s How I…
GoBank Review: Online Checking
NerdWallet rating: 3.5/5.0 The bottom line You won’t get any interest on your balance, but GoBank’s checking account has its pluses. The bank doesn’t allow overdrafts, and you can avoid…
How to Live Below Your Means Without Feeling Deprived
Living below your means isn’t just about cutting costs and saving money. It’s about taking control of your money, so it doesn’t control you. When you live below your means,…
SoFi vs. Prosper: How They Compare for Personal Loans
SoFi and Prosper, two of the largest issuers of online personal loans, target borrowers with good credit. SoFi markets itself as a forward-thinking finance company that uses alternative underwriting criteria…
How I Ditched Debt: New Parents Quit Credit Cards
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people who have triumphed over debt using a combination of commitment, budgeting and smart financial choices. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. Lydia…
