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How To Know It’s Time To Buy a New Car
To buy or not to buy. That is the question. Most of us have a car. We use our cars every day. For many people, it seems they’re getting a new car every other year. But for others, determining the right time to replace an existing car can be challenging. Have you been mulling over…
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3 Steps to Maximize February Car Deals
If you’re in the market for a car, you’ll have a lot of decisions to make. You’re probably hunting through car listings or scoping out nearby dealerships to pop by and maybe take a few cars for a test drive. But did you know that the process of buying a car starts before you even…
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Are Paper Checks Still Relevant?
For many people today, it seems checks are becoming more and more a thing of the past. In fact, there are many people who don’t know how to write one. With the changing tools in banking and newer tech like digital payment and transfer capabilities, is there any real need for checks anymore? Believe it…
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ITMs and The Rise of Self-Service Banking
As banking technology continues to advance, the focus of many institutions is on providing top-quality interactions with greater flexibility and control for you, the user. With the implementation of Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), the goal is to provide more services and convenience while still maintaining human interaction and engagement. With ITMs, you get the best…
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What You Should Know About Online Savings
You probably already know that having a savings account is important. You can save up your money for your next big-ticket purchase, retirement, or an emergency fund. But did you know that there are loads of benefits to using an online savings account? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of online savings…
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Features of Mobile and Online Banking
Banking technology has evolved immensely over the years. What once began in the 1980’s with dial-up services to access accounts on your home computer has developed into the extensive, and somewhat essential, online and mobile banking we use today. Online Banking refers to transactions conducted through a financial institution’s website via a web browser on…
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Why Not Get Paid Two Days Early?
I know getting paid up to two days early from your employer may sound too good to be true, but this is possible for many people! Most companies send payroll information up to two days before funds arrive. If your credit union offers Early Paycheck (or a similar product/service), the credit union can release your…
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6 Reasons to Use Your Debit Card
I think it’s safe to say that we all love to spend money, and we certainly have a lot of options to choose from when we do so. When it comes to paying, credit and debit cards are the top preferred methods, but which one do people use more? According to a 2023 Forbes survey,…
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Is It Time to Move Your Money?
If you’re with a big bank that requires you to carry a hefty balance in your checking to avoid a maintenance fee, is it time for you to move your money? Financial institutions require a minimum deposit to open an account—whether that money is deposited into a savings or a checking so a minimum deposit…
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Are Checking Accounts Obsolete in a Digital World?
The world of finance is ever-changing; the product that has probably changed the most is the checking account. According to our friends at NerdWallet, “Checking accounts are financial accounts that are used for day-to-day cash deposits and withdrawals. You can access your money with a debit card, through online transfers, or by writing checks.” Most of…
