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Ashley Barnett started writing and editing personal finance content in 2008. She has held many titles, including content director, blog manager and editor, in addition to serving as a mentor and consultant to countless professionals in her network. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where she enjoys tending to her many plants and catching up with friends.

  • Callable CDs: What Are They And How Do They Work?

    Certificates of deposit (CDs) are low-risk investments that generally offer fixed-interest earnings over a set period of time. Callable CDs, which can be terminated by the issuer before the CD reaches maturity, tend to offer higher interest rates—but they also...
    Callable CDs: What Are They And How Do They Work?

  • Can You Write Checks From A Money Market Account?

    Money market accounts (MMAs) can deliver competitive rates to savers, along with more flexibility than the average savings account when it comes to withdrawing and spending money. In fact, many money market accounts offer check-writing privileges. If you're thinking of...
    Can You Write Checks From A Money Market Account?

  • What Is A Bank Bailout?

    Bank bailouts can be traced back decades. From the savings and loan crisis of the 1980s to the Great Recession of 2008, banks have been bailed out by the government many times over. Below, we'll take a closer look at...
    What Is A Bank Bailout?

  • Debit Card Vs. Checking Account: Is A Debit Card A Checking Account?

    Debit cards and checking accounts go together like peanut butter and jelly. But just like the condiments, they’re not the same thing. One is a tool for accessing your money, while the other is a type of deposit account for...
    Debit Card Vs. Checking Account: Is A Debit Card A Checking Account?

  • BMO Business Checking Review 2024

    A good business checking account is a crucial tool for business owners. Depending on your needs, BMO, formerly BMO Harris, may have the right account for you. While this bank doesn’t offer free business checking—unless you run a non-profit, that...
    BMO Business Checking Review 2024

  • How To Save Money On A Wedding

    If you’ve been paying attention to the price of getting hitched or started planning your own big day, you know how tempting it can be to elope and forgo a wedding altogether. From flowers to photographs, the cost of throwing...
    How To Save Money On A Wedding

  • U.S. Bank Near Me: Find Branches And ATMs Nearby

    U.S. Bank, owned by U.S. Bancorp, is the fifth largest bank in the United States. It has a sizable network of ATMs and over 2,000 brick-and-mortar branches in 25 states, and its footprint is growing. U.S. Bank has acquired a...
    U.S. Bank Near Me: Find Branches And ATMs Nearby

  • How Much Money Should I Have Saved By 30?

    For many, hitting the big 3-0 is a meaningful milestone, and it may lead you to ask more questions about your future. And though 30 may seem young, you’re never too young to think about your nest egg and retirement....
    How Much Money Should I Have Saved By 30?

  • Are Money Market Accounts FDIC Insured?

    Money market accounts combine the flexibility of a checking account with the interest-earning potential of a savings account. But is a money market account insured? The short answer is yes, money market accounts are insured by the FDIC like other...
    Are Money Market Accounts FDIC Insured?

About

Ashley Barnett started writing and editing personal finance content in 2008. She has held many titles, including content director, blog manager and editor, in addition to serving as a mentor and consultant to countless professionals in her network. She lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where she enjoys tending to her many plants and catching up with friends.