In this article, we’re discussing where you can find free online banking, account management, and online transactions. That said, in our team’s experience helping thousands of people open bank accounts, free isn’t always best. We’ll share why below and help…
A ChexSystems report can be a helpful tool in determining why you can’t open a bank account as a US resident. In short, if you have outstanding balances or fees with a financial institution, there’s a strong possibility that it…
In this article, we’re helping you navigate “how to fill out a deposit slip?” This article is part of our free series on sending money, including the ultimate guide to bank checks, which you can access here. Feel free to…
In this article, we’re answering “Where to get a cashier’s check?” This will include discussions about the most common places to get a cashier’s check and answers to common questions about checks and other financial instruments. This article is part…
In this article, we’re answering “Why are demand deposits considered as money?” This article is part of our series on opening different types of bank accounts around the world, which you can access for free by following the link above.…
In this article, we’re answering “What is a trust account?” But before diving in, we want to make an important distinction, because “trust account” can refer to two different types of financial accounts. First, a trust account can refer to…
The short answer to “Can you buy a money order with a credit card?” is “Yes!” But, there are a number of very good reasons why you should not buy a money order with a credit card. In this article,…
In this article, we’re answering “When did credit scores start?” Of course, the answer depends on whether you are referring to business credit scores or personal credit scores. In this article, we’ll share the answer to both and we’ll also…
ABA number, meaning routing number, is an important concept in US banking. While other countries do use similar numbers, this can still be a confusing topic for foreign non-residents who have managed to overcome the onboarding qualifications at US banks.…
In this article, we’re answering “Are money market accounts FDIC insured?” The short answer is yes, they are. Even foreign non-residents who can meet the onboarding expectations of US banks can access FDIC-insured money market accounts. We’ll break down the…
In this article, we’re answering “Are credit unions FDIC insured?” The short answer is “No, they’re NCUA insured”. Interestingly, both FDIC-insured and NCAU-insured accounts are available to both US residents and foreign non-residents who can meet the account opening demands…
In this article, we’re going to be covering the difference between ACH vs a wire transfer. This article is part of our free series on sending money, including the ultimate guide to bank checks, which you can access here. Feel…
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