They’re so easy to use, they almost seem too good to be true. Is there a catch? With Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, you can walk away with that expensive exercise bike, entertainment system, sectional sofa, or anything else that catches your eye, even if you can’t cover the costs in the moment. And in return, retailers can make more sales b...
Simply put, Payment Protection helps safeguard your loans. If an unexpected life event leaves you at risk of defaulting on a major loan, Payment Protection could help you and your family when you need it most. If you’re thinking, “That sounds a lot like life insurance,” you’re partially right. But Payment Protection and life insurance are intend...
When it comes to the topic of money, it’s not always easy to tell reality from myth—even when you’re expected to be financially independent. The good news is, it’s never too early (or too late) to learn. Let’s see if you can spot the fact from the fiction. The U.S. dollar is the most commonly used currency in the world. True. It’s even sometime...
Have you ever had a mobile deposit held up for "review"? Here are some tricks to make sure your money shows up in your account right away.
Trusting any financial institution, from the smallest local credit union to the largest national bank, requires a leap of faith. The search for a financial institution with the perfect balance of trust, products, and personal service, along with the belief that you are more to them than just an account number, can be challenging. Add community...