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How to stop worrying about when your bills can be paid

Posted by Mike Pumphrey on May 19, 2025 | Featured | No Comments

Having float in your bank account can ensure that you never have to think about—or worry about—when your bills are going to be paid. … Read More

Tags: bills, float, overdraft

That time I almost overdrafted my account

Posted by Mike Pumphrey on August 13, 2018 | Featured

The idea that once you become intentional about your finances you’ll never make any mistakes is, frankly, ludicrous. When I was training for the Seattle to Portland bike ride a few years ago, amidst all the rushing around and buying … Read More … Read More

Tags: checking account, float, overdraft

Why overdraft charges are okay (but unecessary)

Posted by Mike Pumphrey on November 18, 2013 | Featured

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

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How to stop worrying about when your bills can be paid

That time I almost overdrafted my account

Why overdraft charges are okay (but unecessary)

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