Fast Money Blog
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Where’s Everyone’s Car?
10/07/21
We’ve all heard the story about the customer who bought a new car, drove it off the dealer’s lot, then came right back and tried to return it. It had depreciated thousands of dollars in the first mile alone! Well, times have changed. The car you’re
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Take a Byte Out of CyberCrime
09/08/21
We’ve all heard about computer viruses and hackers and online scams of just about every kind. To find out about the latest threat, we need to look no further than the news. There are common themes. A mega-corporation has its computer systems held
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Navigating Newlywed Life Through A Financial Lens
02/10/21
This last year has been challenging, and even more so if you’re a newlywed. Despite the obstacles, your finances don’t have to be one of them. Marriage is about having an open line of communication, even the overwhelming parts like finances. Here
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Alternative Ways to Save for Retirement
01/28/21
If you’re self-employed or work for a small business without a designated retirement plan, there are plenty of alternative ways to save for the future. We all know the importance of saving for retirement and developing a plan that benefits us down
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Online Banking Versus Mobile Banking Apps
10/22/20
Online banking and mobile banking apps have both revolutionized the way that we handle our finances, but what’s the difference between the two? The digital era has transformed banking a great deal, particularly how services are conducted. While it
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How to Use Person-to-Person Payments
06/10/20
Mobile payment apps are revolutionizing the way we pay. With mobile person-to-person payments, you don’t have to meet up to exchange money or send a check. Just pick up your smartphone. What Is A Person-to-Person Payment? Most transactions happen
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All About eWallets: Your Guide to Using an Electronic Wallet
03/04/20
What if we never had to deal with losing our wallets or purses again? What if a high-tech lock could keep our pocketbooks sealed tight? What if we didn’t have to replace our lost or stolen cards? What if we could complete all our purchases at the
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Checking Accounts
01/21/20
After reading these interesting facts, you’ll never think about your checking account the same way again. These days, almost everyone has a checking account. But that’s a very recent development. To appreciate the convenience of modern checking, it
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How to Avoid Overspending on Holiday Gifts
11/21/19
These shopping tips will help the holidays feel more like a time of saving. It’s that time of the year where all too often, Americans find themselves with more financial worry than holiday cheer. According to a National Retail Federation’s 2019
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Setting Up Your Business for Long-Term Success
10/01/19
We are inundated with news about the ebb and flow of the stock market and the economy. But economic factors aren’t the only ones that impact the success of your business. There are other considerations that are more important and within your control