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Wells Fargo Review 2024: Pros and Cons
Wells Fargo is a Big Four bank that made big headlines back in 2016 and 2017 over a scandal where employees created millions of fake accounts to hit their sales targets. They’ve come a long way since then, working on earning trust back with strong customer service and new mobile services, but ultimately it’s up...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Banking With Wells Fargo? Here’s What You Need to Know
Wells Fargo traces its roots back to the Gold Rush era, 1852, when it helped move money and goods across growing Western towns. Over time, it has built a national presence that attracts attention and scrutiny. Here's a closer look at how it stacks up today. One Of The Largest Banks In The U.S. ajay_suresh/Wikimedia...
Apr 18, 2026
Debt Management
7 Things You Need to Know About How to Get a New Job in 2025
There are about 7.7 million job openings in the U.S. While there is a great demand for people to fill these jobs, there are also record numbers of employees changing careers, hopping into a job search and swapping old jobs for better ones. So, if you are hoping to get hired, you need to stand...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Where to Find Your Routing Number and Account Number on a Check
The world of smartphones has made us all a little less likely to remember important strings of numbers. While convenient, our reliance on them for everything from a significant other’s cell number to our own email passwords has made it challenging to recall important banking numbers that we need to have on hand. This includes...
Apr 18, 2026
Retirement
Want to Travel for Free? Enter These Travel Contests to the UK, Portugal, Greece and More
Who doesn’t like to win free stuff? Give yourself a shot at an awesome trip by entering these travel contests. Whether you’re more into beach vacations, road trips, epic festivals or fishing on a quiet river, you’ve got a chance to travel for free.
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
Is CD Renewal a Good Idea Right Now?
A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings vehicle that pays interest over a certain amount of time, ranging from months to years. At the end of that term, you can renew it or cash it out and enjoy the interest. But when is CD renewal a good idea? It’s a tough decision. You could...
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
New Avelo Airlines Credit Card Features Decent Rewards, Poor Perks
Avelo Airlines, a budget carrier that mostly flies to destinations within the eastern United States, has launched a co-branded credit card with the financial technology company Cardless and First Electronic Bank.
Apr 18, 2026
Banking & Credit
Chase Slate Returns With a Lengthy 0% Introductory APR
The Chase Slate credit card has returned with a long 0% introductory APR for purchases and balance transfers.
Apr 4, 2026
Investing
3 Money Problems You Definitely Don’t Want to Inherit from Your Parents
Your finances may be in good shape, but what if you need to manage money for your parents? Here’s how to deal with the financial problems they leave behind.
Apr 18, 2026
Budget Planner
10 Steps To Take To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft
Scammers are getting savvier when ripping you off by stealing your identity. Here’s how you can combat the bad guys.
Apr 25, 2026
Banking & Credit
Checking vs. Savings Account: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You
Savings and checking accounts are two of the most common products banks and credit unions offer, but they serve very different purposes. Checking accounts make it easy to spend your money while savings accounts — you guessed it — are better for saving your cash. However, when it comes to our finances, it can feel...
Apr 18, 2026
Investing
This Investing App Will Give You up to $1,000 in Stock — Just for Signing Up
When you sign up with SoFi Investing, you get a free share of stock that’s worth between $5 and $1,000.
Apr 4, 2026