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…
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
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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…
Find a Free Business Checking Account
You shouldn’t have to pay a fee just to have a small-business checking account. It’s true that many banks and credit unions levy a monthly service charge if you don’t…
Lost Money Order? How to Claim Your Cash
Your money order was stolen. Or maybe you misplaced it. All you know is that you that had that little slip of paper before, and now it’s gone. But whether…
5 Ways to Avoid Blowing Your Tax Refund
The IRS is expected to send out more than 100 million tax refunds this year. If you’re among the recipients, you owe it to yourself to put the money to…
How to Fill Out a Money Order in 5 Easy Steps
Learning how to write a money order is easy, but it’s important to get it right. Here are five steps to complete one and make sure the funds are delivered…
Better Check Your Balance: Crooks Targeting ATMs
Consumers have a new reason to check their bank accounts for fraudulent charges. On Wednesday, FICO reported the number of debit cards compromised at ATMs and merchant devices in this…
Cashier’s Check vs. Money Order: How to Decide
What’s the difference between a cashier’s check and a money order? And how do you choose? Money orders often are limited to $1,000, but cashier’s checks can be used for…
