Keeping a watchful eye on your credit card balance is crucial so that you don’t overspend and take on credit card debt you can’t afford to pay back. But how do you check your balance? And what’s the ...

In the age of smartphones, balancing a checkbook can sound like an archaic activity — something people did back in the old days of landlines and video rentals. But despite popular belief, keeping a ...

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Users of iPhones are being offered an easier way to keep an eye on their bank account balance. Many smartphone users will have banking apps on their phone that let you monitor your spending and send ...

If you’ve ever wondered what your bank is invested in, there’s good news for you. Yes, good news, even now with everyone worried about the safety and soundness of their bank — because as it happens, ...

Whenever you're budgeting out your money, it's important to understand how much money you have at any given time, but not all bank balances are equal. Making a mistake between your current and ...

A balance transfer allows you to move a balance from one credit card to another, typically to take advantage of a low or 0% introductory APR. A balance transfer can save you money and give you more ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...