Some ways of transferring money are better than others. Learn these lessons from a botched money transfer and use a better method when you do it next time.
Bank of America Travel Rewards Card Pays 2.625% on Everything
Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card pays 2.625% rewards on everything with no caps when you hold $100k worth of investments at Merrill Edge.
Fidelity Debit Card Foreign Transaction Fee on ATM Withdrawals
Fidelity’s debit card may include a 1% foreign transaction fee in the amount charged. I tested whether this fee applies to international ATM withdrawals.
3 Ways to Use Fidelity as a Checking or Savings Account
Fidelity offers account that can be used as a checking and savings account. Learn how to have free everything and earn a good yield from the first dollar.
PSA: Secure Your Email Account to Prevent Wire Fraud
Having your email account hacked can lead to wire fraud in your bank accounts. Stop using SMS text message security codes for password reset.
ACH Push or Pull: The Right Way to Transfer Money
Your ACH transfer will go fast and not have a hold if you do it the right way. Learn when you should do an ACH push and when you should do an ACH pull.
Which Schwab Money Market Fund Is the Best at Your Tax Rates
Charles Schwab offers 8 money market funds. Which one is the best for you depends on your risk preference and your federal and state tax brackets.
Which Fidelity Money Market Fund Is the Best at Your Tax Rates
Fidelity offers 18 money market funds. Which one is the best for you depends on your preference for convenience and your federal and state tax brackets.
Which Vanguard Money Market Fund Is the Best at Your Tax Rates
Vanguard offers six money market funds. Which one is the best for you depends on your preference for convenience and your federal and state tax brackets.
No FDIC Insurance – Why a Brokerage Account Is Safe
Banks and brokers operate differently. Money in a brokerage account isn’t insured by the FDIC but it’s safer than uninsured deposits at a bank.
Guide to Money Market Fund & High Yield Savings Account (2023)
The yield on a money market fund adjusts to the current market. You aren’t at the mercy of a bank’s decision to catch up or stay behind.
How To Use a Securities-Based Loan to Manage Cash Flow
If you have large accounts with Fidelity, Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E*Trade, or Merrill Edge, you may be able to borrow at a very low interest rate.