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Bank of America Announces They Will Reverse Debit Card Fee

Bank of America customers have been arguing against the proposed $5 debit card fee for that last month. More than 300,000 people signed an online petition while another 21,000 promised to close their Bank of America bank accounts if this fee was added. Bank of America announced yesterday, Tuesday, November 1, that they will be […]

Monthly Fees for Debit Card Usage

If you use a debit card, pay attention! Early next year, Bank of America plans to join other banks in charging their customers a monthly fee for debit card use. At Bank of America, the new $5 fee will be added to all basic accounts on top of any existing monthly service fees. Card users […]

More Ways to Avoid Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud

Last week we discussed how easy it is for our credit card information to fall into the hands of crafty criminals. There are a few more places and situations to use caution when making purchases with your debit and credit cards to avoid identity theft and credit card fraud.  These include: Flea Markets – These […]

Decrease Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of Credit Card Fraud

Your credit card information could easily fall into the hands of a criminal if you don’t use precautionary steps. It is important to repeatedly check your balance statements and use caution when making purchases. Criminals are becoming crafty with the ways that they can steal your information, so take notice and be wary when making […]

Financial Fibs that Keep You From Reaching Your New Year's Resolutions

With the New Year come many resolutions. Most of us have at least one resolution that is financial in nature. In Michelle Singletary’s latest column, “Facing the Truth of Your Financial Situation”, she lists five of her favorite financial fibs that we often tell ourselves that keep us from reaching our financial goals. They are: 1.       I […]

Three Easy Ways to Avoid ATM Fees

An ATM is supposed to be a way to access your money at your convenience, not have it taken away. Some ATMs charge only a dollar or two, but some can even go up to four or five dollars each time you take out cash. That is a waste and an easy way to throw […]

Credit Card vs. Debit Card: Week 2 of 2

Many people want to gain better control of their finances by using a debit, but don’t want to have negative effects on their credit scores and finances by doing away with the credit card. Both have perks, which is why you should not do away with one or the other completely. Last week we discussed […]

Credit Card vs. Debit Card: Week 1 of 2

We all know that having a debit card and having a credit card has perks. Over the next two weeks we will discuss the advantages of both. This week we will look at the advantages of credit cards. Some wonder if it is best to get rid of the credit card completely and just use […]