Tag: Banking

How To Handle a Lost Cashier’s Check

ImagePixel/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate A cashier's check is a secure…

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How To Increase Debit Card Spending Limits

Key takeaways Debit card spending limits are safeguards to help prevent excessive,…

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How Do Money Orders Work?

Unlike personal checks, money orders are prepaid, ensuring recipients receive the full…

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5 Reasons Switching Banks May Be Worth It

Key takeaways U.S. adults typically keep the same checking account for over…

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CD Ladder: What It Is And How to Build One

LUHUANFENG/Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways A CD ladder is a…

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How To Save For A Family Vacation

Key takeaways Start saving for family vacations six to nine months in…

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Bank Mergers Are Booming. Here’s Why Savers Should Watch Their Wallets

Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Big bank mergers are starting to…

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How Much Should I Save Each Month?

Key takeaways Financial experts typically recommend saving 15-20% of your gross income…

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Emergency Fund: What It Is And How To Start One

Key takeaways An emergency fund provides a financial protection for unexpected expenses,…

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