Managing Your Money

How to Verify Funds on a Check and How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Unfortunately, financial fraud is a common occurrence in today’s world. Verifying funds on a check is an easy but important step you can take to avoid getting scammed out of your money. In this article, I’ll show you how to verify funds on a check and uncover some check-writing scams you should be aware of. 

How Long Is a Check Good For?

Ever wondered how long a check is good for? It's important to know for several reasons because checks that remain outstanding or uncashed for long periods can affect you financially in several ways. In this article, we discuss what you need to know about check cashing, both for checks you get and for checks you write. 

GoHenry Review: A Feature-Rich Kids Debit Card for Smaller Families

GoHenry offers family-friendly debit cards for kids and teens that can help them learn how to manage their money and also participate in a digital economy that’s going cashless. This GoHenry Card review takes a closer look at how your child can use this card to learn how to manage money and pay the bills.

Is Quicken Going To Be Discontinued?

Quicken has gone through a lot of changes, and several acquisitions, so it's understandable that you're concerned whether Quicken will be discontinued.

What Is a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?

A flexible spending account is a tax-advantaged savings program for medical expenses. Your contributions are pre-tax dollars that reduce your taxable income. There are annual contribution limits, and your unused funds may expire at the end of the calendar year. Here is a closer look at the flexible spending account and how it works.

GO2bank™ Review: The Ultimate Mobile Banking App? 

GO2bank is a fintech-owned online bank whose mission is to "simplify banking by enabling you to quickly and affordably access, manage and move your money." In fact, they refer to themselves as "the ultimate mobile bank account. In this GO2bank review, we’ll help you decide if that’s a true descriptor. 

6 Best No Credit Check Loans

No one shops around for the highest interest rate they can find when they need a personal loan. But sometimes a financial emergency or other circumstance requires that you obtain the easiest, and fastest loan you can find. That's where emergency loans come in. Here are 6 of the best no credit check loans you can get today.

How Safe Deposit Boxes Work (And What You Shouldn’t Keep In Them)

Safe deposit boxes (also called safety deposit boxes) can be a valuable tool for keeping important items safe. However, it’s important to know exactly how safe deposit boxes work.
If you’re not clear on the rules, you could end up being stuck in an unfortunate situation where you can’t get your items out of your safe deposit box. 

Apps Like Earnin: 15 Earnin App Alternatives for 2024

Earnin is a popular fintech app designed to give you early access to your paycheck without a high-interest payday loan. Other features include low balance alerts and the chance to win free cash when you put money into savings. But Earnin isn’t the only app of its kind. Here are 16 other apps that provide similar features to Earnin.

13 Banks That Don’t Use ChexSystems

Chexsystems is like a credit-reporting agency for bank accounts. Unfortunately, a low Chexsystems score can make it difficult to open a checking account. If you're struggling with a low Chexsystems score, here's a list of fifteen banks that don't use Chexsystems, where you can open an account.

Kubera Review 2024: Online Net Worth Tracking Made Easy

Online net worth trackers like Kubera make it easy to calculate your current wealth and plan your financial goals. Kubera can track your various investments and makes it easier for your beneficiaries and trusted contacts to manage your estate when that time arrives. Find out if Kubera is the right for you.

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