The following is a guest post… It’s no surprise that people just don’t use checks that often anymore. I believe I read somewhere that the use of checks-as-a-form-of-non-cash-payment is declining something like 5% percent every year now, though I couldn’t find the statistic that would back that up—what I do know is that a survey …
Category Archive: Banking
Jan 09
How To Avoid Bounced Checks
My wife and I were watching some old episodes of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ on Netflix streaming and came across the episode titled “The Checkbook”. In this episode, Ray takes over responsibility of the family checkbook from Debra after he says how easy it should be to handle the books. Unfortunately for Ray, he doesn’t know …
Sep 09
Frugal Tips To Keep Your Banking In Order
There are literally thousands of banks and credit unions to choose from. The question is which one is best for you? We all have different banking needs, and if you look hard enough and compare bank accounts you can find one that’s right for you. Here are some important things to consider when choosing a …
Aug 16
Be Smart About Banking
There was an article published recently at MSN about the rise of bank fees. Their information came from a semiannual study that surveys how much banks across the country are currently charging for common products and services. It should come as no surprise that the general trend is that bank fees are going up. For …
Aug 02
Understanding FDIC Insurance
I’ve been reading and hearing about some people that have pulled all their money out of their bank accounts and instead keep their cash at home. Some people stuff it under a mattress, some people put it in the freezer, some people bury it, and some people go the more traditional route of putting it …







