What Is a Money Market Account?
A money market account is a savings account that can come with perks like check writing or a debit card. Its interest rates typically are on par with those offered by…
Margarette Burnette
Margarette writes on topics related to banks and credit unions. Her work has been featured by The Associated Press, USA Today and a number of newspapers across the country. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Along with avoiding bank fees, Margarette enjoys playing tennis and jogging.
Posts by Margarette Burnette:
Checking vs. Savings Accounts: The Difference
Knowing the difference between checking and savings accounts is an important step to managing your money well. Both accounts are available at banks and credit unions, and you’ll want to consider separate factors…
U.S. Bank vs. Chase: Head-to-Head Comparison
When you want a big bank with branches and ATMs across the country, both Chase and U.S. Bank fit the bill. But which one is best for you? To help…
Wells Fargo Reveals Wider Abuses: Are You Owed Money?
Wells Fargo said Thursday it may have opened as many as 3.5 million unauthorized accounts, a sharp increase from the 2.1 million it previously announced as part of a $185…
CIT Bank Review: Savings, CDs
NerdWallet rating: 4.0/5.0 The bottom line CIT Bank has an online high-yield savings account and a variety of certificates of deposit but no checking account. The bank is a…
Union Bank Review: Checking, Savings and CDs
Union Bank NerdWallet’s rating: 2.5 / 5.0 If you’re looking for a basic bank account with premium features, Union Bank has something to offer. Its customizable checking accounts let customers pick…
5 Torture-Free Ways to Save up to $1,000 by the Holidays
Saving money for the holidays doesn’t have to be difficult, but you’ll want to start now to maximize your bank balance. Start with these simple steps today, and you could…
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Unions 2017
2017 winners Consumers Credit Union: 3.09% APY on Free Rewards Checking. You can join regardless of where you live or work. Alliant Credit Union: Respectable 0.65% APY on High-Rate Checking.…
Hackers Target Your Mobile Bank App; You Can Fight Back
BRAVE NEW BANK This NerdWallet series delves into what’s new in retail banking and what’s in it for you. We explore some of the surprising things in store for products,…
Santander Bank Review: Checking, Savings, CDs
Santander Bank NerdWallet’s rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Santander Bank has good options for people with high savings balances as well as basic options for those seeking checking accounts with low or…
