Regardless of your income or your overall financial health, chances are you use your checking account as the backbone of your personal financial planning. Many of us have most (or perhaps all) of our paychecks deposited to our checking accounts each pay period. We then have automatic bill payments set up to pay our bills. And we can set periodic withdrawals from our checking accounts to fund our retirement accounts and investment accounts.
Because we rely on our checking accounts so much, it’s absolutely vital that we keep our checking accounts safe and secure. Here are five tips to help... Articles Tagged ‘Online Banking’
5 Tips to Protect Your Checking Account
Regardless of your income or your overall financial health, chances are you use your checking account as the backbone of your personal financial planning. Many of us have most (or perhaps all) of our paychecks deposited to our checking accounts each pay period. We then have automatic bill payments set up to pay our bills. And we can set periodic withdrawals from our checking accounts to fund our retirement accounts and investment accounts.
Because we rely on our checking accounts so much, it’s absolutely vital that we keep our checking accounts safe and secure. Here are five tips to help...
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015
Regardless of your income or your overall financial health, chances are you use your checking account as the backbone of your personal financial planning. Many of us have most (or perhaps all) of our paychecks deposited to our checking accounts each pay period. We then have automatic bill payments set up to pay our bills. And we can set periodic withdrawals from our checking accounts to fund our retirement accounts and investment accounts.
Because we rely on our checking accounts so much, it’s absolutely vital that we keep our checking accounts safe and secure. Here are five tips to help... How to Cut Your Expenses by Using an Online Bank?
The fees and charges we pay to our banks can add up over time. Considering that many of us use the same banking institution for years or even decades at a time, paying even just a few dollars more in fees each month can end up costing us a lot of money.
After all, it’s easy to keep doing business with the same institution, since switching banks can take a bit of time and effort. But in some cases it may be worth considering making the switch. There are many online banking institutions that have successfully transitioned from the traditional...
Sunday, July 20th, 2014
The fees and charges we pay to our banks can add up over time. Considering that many of us use the same banking institution for years or even decades at a time, paying even just a few dollars more in fees each month can end up costing us a lot of money.
After all, it’s easy to keep doing business with the same institution, since switching banks can take a bit of time and effort. But in some cases it may be worth considering making the switch. There are many online banking institutions that have successfully transitioned from the traditional... Tips on How to Manage Your Online Banking Passwords
It’s rare these days to find anyone who doesn’t do at least some of their banking online. Online banking is convenient, and many institutions offer free bill pay services and even smartphone apps that let you deposit checks into your account without actually having to visit the bank. And in some respects online banking can provide a certain measure of security, since you don’t have to worry about losing checks that you want to deposit or be concerned that your payments by check get lost in the mail.
But online banking also comes with its own security risks. The key...
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014
It’s rare these days to find anyone who doesn’t do at least some of their banking online. Online banking is convenient, and many institutions offer free bill pay services and even smartphone apps that let you deposit checks into your account without actually having to visit the bank. And in some respects online banking can provide a certain measure of security, since you don’t have to worry about losing checks that you want to deposit or be concerned that your payments by check get lost in the mail.
But online banking also comes with its own security risks. The key... How to Sign Up for Internet Banking
The Internet has changed the way we save for retirement, make our investment decisions, and manage virtually every aspect of our financial portfolios. Even our local banks and credit unions have gotten on board by providing a host of online banking services to their customers.
Surprisingly, some account holders aren’t yet using any of the online services offered by their banks. This might be out of concerns for online security, feeling overwhelmed by having yet another account to manage, or perhaps not fully appreciating all that Internet banking has to offer.
Here's some banking advice on the basic steps if...
Monday, October 7th, 2013
The Internet has changed the way we save for retirement, make our investment decisions, and manage virtually every aspect of our financial portfolios. Even our local banks and credit unions have gotten on board by providing a host of online banking services to their customers.
Surprisingly, some account holders aren’t yet using any of the online services offered by their banks. This might be out of concerns for online security, feeling overwhelmed by having yet another account to manage, or perhaps not fully appreciating all that Internet banking has to offer.
Here's some banking advice on the basic steps if... 4 New Banking Technologies to Consider Taking Advantage Of
Tuesday, November 27th, 2012
Today’s world of personal banking has moved far beyond the days of having to speak with a teller during normal business hours just to conduct routine business. Technology continuously evolves, and banks continue to make use of those technological advancements by providing new services to their customers.
Of course, the availability of different banking technologies doesn’t mean that they’re necessarily things you should be using. The best new banking technologies are the ones that help you do your banking business more efficiently and effectively, and which make it easier for you to keep your accounts safe.
Here are four new banking...
Top Rated Mobile Banking Services to Consider
With interest rates for savers so universally low, banks are having to find non-financial ways to compete for new customers. As you might expect, one of the ways that banks and credit unions are competing is by offering powerful and convenient new services to their customers.
One of the most popular types of services is mobile banking; being able to conduct electronic banking transactions away from your bank, when you’re not at your desktop or laptop computer. As banks continue to expand the range of services that they offer to their customers, the mobile and remote access services continue expanding...
Monday, November 26th, 2012
With interest rates for savers so universally low, banks are having to find non-financial ways to compete for new customers. As you might expect, one of the ways that banks and credit unions are competing is by offering powerful and convenient new services to their customers.
One of the most popular types of services is mobile banking; being able to conduct electronic banking transactions away from your bank, when you’re not at your desktop or laptop computer. As banks continue to expand the range of services that they offer to their customers, the mobile and remote access services continue expanding... Simple Steps for Protecting Mobile Data
There was a recent story of a high profile blogger who had his smartphone password compromised and had virtually his entire online existence put at risk. To add insult to injury, the hackers used the information they gained about him to remotely delete all the information on his laptop – including irreplaceable family photographs.
Imagine what would happen if you got up tomorrow morning and your smartphone was gone. What bank and email passwords are on your mobile device? What about documents and spreadsheets that you’ve created for work? How many personal photos are on your device? Most people would...
Monday, September 24th, 2012
There was a recent story of a high profile blogger who had his smartphone password compromised and had virtually his entire online existence put at risk. To add insult to injury, the hackers used the information they gained about him to remotely delete all the information on his laptop – including irreplaceable family photographs.
Imagine what would happen if you got up tomorrow morning and your smartphone was gone. What bank and email passwords are on your mobile device? What about documents and spreadsheets that you’ve created for work? How many personal photos are on your device? Most people would... Advice on Common Questions About Banking And Security
Personal banking and financial security used to be fairly straightforward. If you kept your checkbook safe then there was very little chance that anyone could ever access your savings or checking accounts. But with a significant amount of our financial activity these days being conducted online, with sometimes only a username and password necessary to access our accounts, many of us have concerns about our financial security.
Fortunately, banking can still be a safe and secure activity, provided that you take the necessary steps to protect yourself.
Here is some banking advice on the most common questions about banking and...
Thursday, September 20th, 2012
Personal banking and financial security used to be fairly straightforward. If you kept your checkbook safe then there was very little chance that anyone could ever access your savings or checking accounts. But with a significant amount of our financial activity these days being conducted online, with sometimes only a username and password necessary to access our accounts, many of us have concerns about our financial security.
Fortunately, banking can still be a safe and secure activity, provided that you take the necessary steps to protect yourself.
Here is some banking advice on the most common questions about banking and... Is Mobile Banking Safe?
Personal financial security is in the front of many people’s minds these days, and with good reason. If you’ve ever had your credit card or debit card number compromised, then you know how much time and effort it can take to restore whatever funds were taken from your accounts. In some cases, it can take months or even years to clear up the damage that a compromised account may have caused to your credit reports.
Today there are an increasing number of ways that we need to be vigilant in protecting our financial information. For example, as more of us...
Monday, April 16th, 2012
Personal financial security is in the front of many people’s minds these days, and with good reason. If you’ve ever had your credit card or debit card number compromised, then you know how much time and effort it can take to restore whatever funds were taken from your accounts. In some cases, it can take months or even years to clear up the damage that a compromised account may have caused to your credit reports.
Today there are an increasing number of ways that we need to be vigilant in protecting our financial information. For example, as more of us... Top Five Online Bill Paying Questions Answered
If you have a checking or savings account, chances are your bank has approached you with their online bill paying service. It’s a popular service and most banks and credit unions now offer online bill paying. Before you sign up, investigate the fees. Many banks offer it for free, however some do charge a small fee.
Online bill paying offers a number of benefits. It can also be confusing if you’re new to the service and features.
Here is some advice and information on the top five questions about online bill paying.
How Does Bill Pay Work? Online bill...
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
If you have a checking or savings account, chances are your bank has approached you with their online bill paying service. It’s a popular service and most banks and credit unions now offer online bill paying. Before you sign up, investigate the fees. Many banks offer it for free, however some do charge a small fee.
Online bill paying offers a number of benefits. It can also be confusing if you’re new to the service and features.
Here is some advice and information on the top five questions about online bill paying.
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