Articles Tagged ‘bank fees’
Banking Advice on How to Save Money by Avoiding Common Banking Mistakes
Wednesday, January 8th, 2014
Opening up a checking account and savings account at your local bank or credit union isn’t particularly difficult. The process is usually quite straightforward, and a bank representative will walk you through each step along the way. Even if you set up a new account online, the process probably won’t take more than a few minutes.
But once you have your account, you need to pay more attention to it. In particular, you need to avoid the common banking mistakes that can trip up many individuals.
Here are some of the most common banking mistakes that some people make, and...
Beware of Small and Hidden Banking Charges
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010
One way to maximize your savings returns is to make sure that you aren’t paying too many fees or charges in connection with your account. There are obvious fees to be on the lookout for, of course, like the fees that you can be charged if you fail to maintain your account above a certain balance level. Chances are you’re already on the lookout for these types of charges, and are doing your best to avoid them. (If not, then consider moving to a bank or credit union that does not charge you for an account with balance levels...