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What to Consider when you Open a Joint Bank Account? When you open a joint bank account you open your financial life to your trusted partner. There are things to consider before you take such a big step. Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon Is a Credit Union Better than a Traditional Bank? You may have accepted your bank for the last few years because nothing new has... Laura Li Your Guide To Holiday Tipping Holiday tipping can be a jungle of guilt, obligation and confusion. For those who live... Get More From Your Credit Card Rewards Program People are always on the lookout for a good deal and thats why credit card reward programs can help you save money. Debbie Dragon How a Single Mom Bought a House Debbie Dragon Debbie Dragon How to Invest In Yourself When people think about investing, the first things that comes to mind are investments... Debbie Dragon How to Avoid Having to Work Until You’re 80 Years Old Wells Fargo surveyed 1,000 adults with incomes less than $100,000 annually to see what... Tips for Using a Prepaid Card the Right Way Debbie Dragon How to Stop Bank Hackers Now that most money is stored and traded electronically, bank hackers are becoming a serious threat. Here's how to stop bank hackers from robbing you blind. Debbie Dragon Willy Staley 3 Tips for Getting a Co-Signed Loan One of the tough things about not having a credit history is that it can be... Simon Zhen How is Credit Card APR Interest Calculated The numbers listed under "Interest" on your monthly credit card statement might be... How To Increase Your Credit Limit? In some cases it only takes six months to earn an increase in your credit limit. This is just one of the many ways to boost your chances of getting a credit limit increase. Laura Li How To Get a Student Credit Card? With the CARD ACT restricting credit cards college students under the age of 21. Certain steps need to be taken to get a Student Credit Card. Laura Li Laura Li How to Understand Credit Card Fees? Credit cards commonly come with a glut of fees that run the gamut from charging... Willy Staley How Interest Rate on a 401k is Calculated Believe it or not, you can actually lend money to yourself. It's true, and it can... How to Deal With a Declined Card Try not to worry - just because your credit card was declined doesn't make you a bad person. Here are some simple steps for dealing with that situation. Guest Contributor Rethinking the "Allowance" Simon Zhen Simon Zhen What to Look For In An Insurance Policy When beginning a search for a new insurance policy, be prepared to put in some... Simon Zhen Tips for Understanding COBRA Insurance COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1985) is an Act that regulates... How to Correctly Search for Insurance Online Simon Zhen How to Claim Your Insurance After an Accident Simon Zhen Simon Zhen 10 Ways to Assess Your Insurance Policy; Are You Covered It is important for clients to review their policies every year to prevent claims... Simon Zhen 8 Ways You May be Breaking Your Insurance Policy Simple mistakes or willful omission of required information for your insurance... 4 Stages of Life I Should Consider Life Insurance Simon Zhen The Power of Online Home Listing Services: Zillow, Trulia and Redfin We compare 3 of the top real estate websites (Zillow, Trulia, Redfin) and explain how online real estate works. Simon Zhen Zachary Ehrlich Forget Social, Banks Need to Customize Their Accounts What does it take for a bank to understand its customer base? A whole lot, according... Simon Zhen What is a Mutual Fund? Mutual funds often carry a veil of sophistication that leaves prospective investors... Understand the Costs of a Mutual Fund Simon Zhen How to Handle Asset Allocation Simon Zhen