US Bank Smartly Visa offers 4% reward on every purchase. See what works well, the downsides, and the best practice to set it up.
ChexSystems Security Freeze: Login, Report, and Score
Placing a security freeze at ChexSystems helps prevent someone from opening a bank account in your name. Also check your ChexSystems report and score.
How to Link An Account to Bank of America for ACH Push
Bank of America supports free fast ACH push to an external account with a high limit. It’s a little tricky to set it up though. Here’s a walkthrough.
Follow This Rule to Avoid Long Holds and Account Restrictions
Check deposits and ACH pulls increase the chances to get your account restricted.
How to Keep a Google Voice Number Permanent for 2FA
I use a Google Voice number for 2FA in all my financial accounts. Making the Google Voice number permanent puts it securely under my control.
How to Set Up Auto Pay On Bank of America Credit Card
Setting up auto pay on a Bank of America credit card is tricky to figure out. Here’s a walkthrough of how to do it.
Ditch Banks — Go With Money Market Funds and Treasuries
Stop using banks and credit unions for cash savings. Use money market funds and Treasuries for better transparency and fairness.
2 Ways to Use Fidelity as a Bank 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.
3 Lessons Learned From a Botched Money Transfer
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.
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.