How Do Checking Accounts Work?
At some point or another everyone must open a checking account, and most people use a checking account as a primary source to manage their funds. Whether it’s direct deposit, online funds transfers, or withdrawing money from an ATM, you need a checking account to perform these tasks. However, many people have questions regarding how…
How to Open a Small Business Bank Account
If you’re just starting a business or you have been in business for years, having a dedicated business bank account is essential. A bank account is critical for all financial matters such as business expenses, employee paychecks, taxes, and more. Why do you need a business account? Opening a separate bank account for business transactions…
How to Open a Bank Account
There are lots of reasons to open a new bank account. Getting your first job, opening a business, or starting a new chapter in your life are all qualifying events. But the task can seem daunting – how much money do you need? Which bank is best? How long does the process take? The first…
Personal Finance for Main St
When residents of Main St look for news on how the economy is performed that day, it's often reported in terms of how the "Dow" or the S&P 500 performed that day. So what is the Dow? Ditto for the S&P 500?