Best Money Market Accounts 2017
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Margarette Burnette
Margarette writes on topics related to banks and credit unions. Her work has appeared in USA Today, Black Enterprise and a number of newspapers across the country. When she's not writing about financial institutions and services, Margarette enjoys playing tennis and reading. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. You can find her on Twitter, @Margarette
Posts by Margarette Burnette:
Second Chance Checking Reopens Doors to Banking
Going without a bank account isn’t so uncommon, and it’s a potentially expensive predicament. According to a 2015 survey by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., nearly 16 million adults in…
How to Set Up Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is a free service that electronically sends your paychecks or benefit checks to a bank account or prepaid debit card of your choosing. Electronic payments have a number…
What It Costs to Transfer Money Between Banks
If you have bank accounts at different banks or credit unions, there are probably times when you need to move funds between them. These bank-to-bank transfers, also called external funds…
Why It Matters House Voted to Squash Banking Reforms
The House of Representatives took a step toward wiping out Dodd-Frank banking reforms Thursday by passing the Financial Choice Act of 2017. Here’s a look at what the bill is,…
Radius Bank Review: Checking, Savings and CDs
Radius Bank NerdWallet’s rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Radius Bank has just one full-service branch, but that doesn’t mean the Boston bank restricts service to locals. Instead, it offers many features…
State Employees’ Credit Union Review: Checking and Savings
State Employees’ Credit Union NerdWallet’s rating: 3.5 / 5.0 If you live in North Carolina, State Employees’ Credit Union is hard to miss. SECU branches are about as common as…
KeyBank Review: Checking, Savings and CDs
KeyBank NerdWallet’s rating: 3.0 / 5.0 KeyBank’s approach to banking includes no-frills checking accounts and convenience, with 1,200 branches in 15 states. But the Cleveland-based bank’s overdraft fees are high,…
Checking vs. Savings Accounts
Checking and savings accounts are offered by banks and credit unions, but they have different benefits. Knowing how they compare can help you make smart decisions about where you should…
Types of Savings Accounts
When you’re trying to save money, it helps to know the right savings account to use. Most banks offer three main types. Types of savings accounts: the bottom line Regular savings…
