Money Etiquette

Simple interest is calculated based only on the principal balance, whereas compound interest is calculated based on the principal balance and the accumulated interest from the previous periods. This means compound interest will make the amount owed grow at a...

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If you need to deposit cash into your bank account, you have several options, including your local bank branch or an ATM that accepts deposits. While it isn’t possible to make deposits directly to most online banks, there are often...

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You can easily void a check by writing “VOID” across the front of the check, using blue or black ink and large letters. You may need to void a check to set up automatic transactions, like direct deposit of paychecks...

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Banks make money on the services they provide. They earn money by charging customers interest on various loans and through bank fees. As hubs for money and financial services, banks deal with lending money and keeping it secured for their...

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Amazon and other leading ecommerce giants have changed the shopping experience in recent years. Easy one-click buys and same-day delivery are what 80 percent of shoppers now look for when shopping. This ease earned Amazon $96.15 billion in yearly revenue...

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Rather than shopping in department stores and visiting Santa at the mall, this year’s holiday season is going to look a little different. You’ll likely be spending more time with your closest loved ones and exchanging gifts you ordered online....

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If you owe someone, you most likely want to pay them as soon as you can. With digital banking adding your paychecks right to your bank account, you may not always have cash on you. You may also have some...

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The last thing you want to worry about when making a big purchase is being scammed. Whether you’re buying or selling something, you don’t want your money or investments to go to waste. Making any financial decision can be unsettling...

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As concern around COVID-19 has grown, scammers have been quick to take advantage of the uncertainty and limited information surrounding the situation. As a result, they’ve been able to generate a number of coronavirus frauds targeting vulnerable populations around the...

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