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. Many banks require direct…
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:
Upstart Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Average credit, new to credit Upstart makes personal loans to both average-credit borrowers as well as young borrowers who are new to credit…
Upgrade Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Debt consolidation Upgrade’s loans are designed for mainstream appeal across demographics, supporting a wide range of credit scores and incomes. Upgrade is a…
Citibank vs. Wells Fargo: Which Is Best for You?
Wells Fargo and Citibank, two of the nation’s largest megabanks, have thousands of branch locations, a full array of financial products and sizable ATM networks. Our head-to-head comparison will help…
Moven vs. Simple Banking: Which Is Best for You?
Moven and Simple bring banking to the palm of your hand with financial accounts designed for mobile apps. Both these startups offer digital bank accounts, cards and tools, but they have some differences…
Backed Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Good credit, co-signers Backed wants to give low-interest loans to young consumers with thin credit. The online lender uses a co-signer model, allowing…
Avant Personal Loans: 2018 Review
NerdWallet rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Good for: Bad credit, debt consolidation Loans through Avant are geared toward borrowers with low credit scores who want to consolidate debt or need money…
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…
RushCard Prepaid Debit Card Review
NerdWallet’s ratings: 3.5/5.0 RushCard is a prepaid debit card that might appeal to some people who lack a checking account and want a way to receive paychecks and make payments.…
OneMain vs. Mariner: How They Compare for Personal Loans
OneMain Financial and Mariner Finance are two brick-and-mortar lenders that focus on personal loans for people with average or bad credit. Each company has branches where applicants can consult loan…
