Financial Fundamentals Blog

You’re at the checkout, ready to pay, but your card is nowhere to be found. A wave of panic sets in. You search your wallet, your pockets, your tote bag—nothing. In that moment, the last thing you want to do is scramble to find a phone number, wait on hold, and cancel your card. With the right tools and habits, this scenario...

We all look forward to getting away for a little while, whether it’s to take a vacation, visit family, or work from a remote office location. As exciting as traveling can be, there are a lot of things to do to prepare, including paying bills and handling other money management tasks.

Debit and credit cards look nearly identical, enable you to make purchases more conveniently and can even offer rewards. But that’s where the similarities stop.

If you’re a business owner, it’s important to understand the difference between a business checking account and a personal checking account, and to utilize the right checking account for the right purpose.