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What Is a Thrift Savings Plan?
The Thrift Savings Plan is a defined-contribution plan that allows federal employees and military members to save for retirement on a tax-advantaged basis.
What Is A Check-Cashing Service?
Check-cashing services swap checks for cash. They charge a fee for the service, and are most commonly used by those who have limited access to traditional banking.
What Is a Money Market Account? Pros, Cons, Alternatives
Available through banks and credit unions, money market accounts are savings accounts that typically pay higher interest rates than regular savings accounts.
What Is a Bank Statement?
A bank statement is a printed or electronic document that lists every transaction in a customer’s account from a specified period, typically monthly.
Transferring Money Between Bank Accounts Is Easier Than Ever
These days sending money is convenient. Options from apps to wire transfers to physical checks let money move fluidly between accounts.
Online Banking Security: How to Protect Your Online Banking Information
Online banking is convenient, inexpensive, and secure, provided you choose a reputable bank and take practical steps to keep your accounts safe.
What Happens When the Bank Closes Your Account?
Banks close accounts for inactivity, negative balances, overdrafting, suspicious activity, and account-agreement breaches. Here’s what you can do if it happens to you.
How to Balance a Checkbook
Checkbook balancing helps you manage cash flow and track accounts each month. Here’s a look at how to balance a checkbook even if you don’t use paper checks.
Types of Bank Accounts: Checking, Savings, CD & MMA
There are a few types of bank accounts, and each has pros and cons. Learn about the most common types of bank accounts and how to pick the right one for you.
How to Fill Out a Money Order
Do you want to pay using a money order? Learn how to fill out one so that payment goes to the correct recipient.
What Is An Overdraft Fee? All You Need To Know
The overdraft fee is a common checking account fee. When you don’t have the funds in your bank to cover a cost, you could be stuck with an overdraft fee.
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