banking

Research of the Week: Is Mobile Banking Better?
Millennials are the first to jump on new technology that makes their lives easier, but a new survey finds they also may be the first to dump tech that doesn’t perform like they expect. This survey shows the problems with our current mobile banking experience.
Infographic: Credit Unions vs. Banks

As consumers, we all want the best bang for our buck. When it comes to banking that translates to getting the best interest rates on savings, credit cards and loans. So which financial institution has your best interest at heart? Consolidated Credit’s Credit Unions vs. Banks Infographic helps you weigh the options.

Let kids fail at finance first to succeed later
How to Let Kids Fail Their Way to Financial Success
Teaching your children key financial lessons that they'll take into adulthood may mean you let kids fail first so they can grow from teaching moments.
Find cash flow with these alternatives to credit cards
Students Have Alternatives To Credit Cards
If you're worried your college student will run up credit card debt, these alternatives to credit cards may help everyone avoid problems with debt.
Money saving strategies help you get ahead
12 Money Saving Strategies for Young Adults
Young consumers just out of school often have trouble achieving stability. These 12 money-saving strategies can help you get ahead and avoid debt.
Students are a high risk for excessive credit card use
Experts Warn College Kids Against Excessive Credit Card Use
If your kids are on your tab while attending school, be careful that they take steps to avoid excessive credit card use that can lead to debt for you.
ATMs — The New Lie Detector?

No this is not a hoax. Gone are the days when ATMs simply dispense cash. New ATM machines in Russia are making customers pay for lying. Sberbank, the state-run bank of Russia, plans to install voice-monitoring polygraphs into ATM machines to determine whether customers are lying when applying for loans or credit cards. When customers […]

Virtually deposit checks for greater banking convenience
New Smartphone App Allows You to Virtually Deposit Checks
A new smartphone app allows you to virtually deposit checks, giving you virtually no reason to need to swing by an ATM anymore with mobile banking.