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A Replacement For TC (Travelers Checks) That Has The Same Level Of Security?
Amex (American Express) TC worked very well, in the past. This was because the merchant or bank could compare the signatures, after you signed the check right in front of... read more
What Do You Use Cds For?
Hi,
I'm new here. So what do you use CDs for? Retirement savings, savings for a goal like a house or all of the above. With bond rates so low, I'm thinking of using CDs for my fix... read more
Reliable Savings Accounts, But With Better Rates
I like to keep a somewhat large savings account balance and the 1% rate of online US banks is just not cutting it for me. Are there any good options overseas? I realize getting a s... read more
Thinking About Making The Switch To All Online Banking. Can You Talk Me Out Of It?
I recently consolidated my emergency savings into an Ally savings account. I'm still using a B&M bank (Wells Fargo) for my checking. I'm thinking about moving my chec... read more
My Review Disappeared
I recently posted a negative review about Fifth Third Bank. I could see it on this site a few days later but now it is nowhere to be found. Why has it disappeared??... read more
How Can I Have A CD In A 401K And Still Get A Good Rate?
I have a CD in a 401k, and I just found out the CDs have to be brokerage CDs with a CUSIP number to be in the 401k. In comparing rates, the rates are much better for "normal"... read more
Should We Trust Any Article From Bankrate.Com?
I read the first article and then thought that this chart cannot be correct so I went to the actual information from the census.
Bankrate states its source as the ... read more
Problem With Ally Bank
Has anyone else had a problem with Ally Bank''s login page? I have an older computer and used to use Safari and Firefox to get into my account information on Ally Bank. ... read more
Northpointe Bank Ultimate Checking
Just curious is anyone banks at Northpointe Bank in Grand Rapids Michigan? Is the new Ultimate checking just a short term gimmick or it it for real?... read more
Transfers Vs. Rollovers. From A Credit Union That I Have Maturing Roth IRA's With--
As for the transfer inquiry, I've confirmed with our IRA processor that you would be able to mail out your IRA transfer yourself as long as the check is made payable to the receivi... read more
Overdraft Protection/Privileges??
Ok, due to being a single mom, I at times use my debit card to get cash out of atm...and up to this point its always let me, and I take my additional fees I'm charged and always ge... read more
Living Trust Accounts
I am having a hard time finding which banks provide trust accounts. It would be nice to include in your blog or ratings page.
Anyone have positive info on banks with tha... read more
How Long Is A Check Stop Payment Supposed To Last?
I recently had to get Chase Bank to do a Stop Payment on a check I sent to the state for an estimated tax payment which never was received after six weeks. The state pe... read more
Where Can I Find Highest BUSINESS MMA Or Savings Rates?
All the sites like Bankrate only list banks with personal accounts. We need one for our Non-prifit organization. Any advice on sites that would provide this info?
Thanks!... read more
How Do Banks Handle Checks And Cash Deposits
When a customer sends a check or cash to a bank or credit union what is done with the check and cash deposit.... read more
Rewards Checking New Account Credit Inquiry
Does American Pride Bank do a hard or soft credit inquiry?... read more
Banks *REQUIRED* To Provide Historical Statements To Customers?!
I need to help my 89 year old grandmother apply for medicaid benefits. Her caseworker has requested bank statements from over 4 years ago. My grandmother ... read more
Fillable And Mail Tax Forms Question
Last year I was able to find a Fillable Form 1040 which I could fill in on the computer, print out and mail to the IRS. It seems the page is gone now and one has to Free E Fi... read more
Required Minimum Distributions And Closed IRAs
I have run upon a question I hope someone can clarify for me. In 2014, my spouse and I closed our IRAs we had with certain local banks and transferred them to new institution... read more
Medicare Answer To Question
My nephew cleaned and updated my computer for me while I was gone. He said (I cannot find it) that someone sent a note about where my family was able to get such cheap M... read more