You should decide your own categories based on your specific situation. Also, your bank will always be wrong. … Read More
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The saddest money withdrawal I’ve ever seen

Does your bank know you’re traveling?

Why foreign transaction fees are (annoying but) no big deal

Your bank statement is not a budget
I get pushback from people about budgeting all the time. This is because people mistakenly believe that a budget is something that prevents you from doing things. In actuality, the exact opposite is true: you create it, so determine … Read More … Read More
Tags: banks, budget, credit card, statements

Why overdraft charges are okay (but unecessary)
Overdraft charges are the great irony of banking. You get charged a fee when you try to make a purchase and you don’t have sufficient money in your account. It would almost be a joke if it weren’t so … Read More … Read More
Tags: banks, emergency fund, expenses, finances, float, overdraft, sinking funds