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.
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.
How to Buy CDs in a Fidelity or Vanguard Brokerage Account
A step-by-step tutorial for how to buy a CD in a Fidelity or Vanguard brokerage account without having to open a new account with a bank or a credit union.
Two Fundamental Drivers of Financial Success in Retirement
Keep your eyes on these two fundamental drivers that determine the financial success of your retirement. Don’t get distracted by the optimization tactics.
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.
Fidelity Retirement Planning Tool: High-Level Model, Not Tactical
Fidelity’s retirement planning tool shows how much leeway you have and what moves the needle. It isn’t designed to give year-by-year tactical guidance.
Fidelity Full View + GPS: Track Your Portfolio Across All Accounts
Fidelity Full View gives a global view of your entire portfolio at Fidelity and elsewhere. It feeds into Fidelity GPS for a more in-depth analysis.
Security Hardware for Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab Accounts
Get off SMS text message codes and stop using your phone for login security. Buy hardware tokens and keys to protect your investment accounts and email.
How to Manage a Family Member’s Fidelity or Vanguard Accounts
Financial institutions often don’t recognize your Power of Attorney. Follow this process to authorize access to your Fidelity and Vanguard accounts.
How to Buy Treasury Bills & Notes On the Secondary Market
Detailed steps and screenshots for how to buy Treasuries on the secondary market without a fee at Fidelity, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, and Merrill Edge.
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.