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As a college student, it’s easy to make poor financial decisions. It only takes a few missteps to generate credit card debt or pay hundreds of dollars in senseless bank fees. That’s why it’s key to ...

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As Gregory Guenther, a chartered retirement planning counselor, says, “It’s not just about dollars it’s about headspace.” The ...

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If you want the most bang for your buck, move any excess cash from your checking account to another type of account where your funds can grow.

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Staying on top of your checking account ensures that you have enough cash to pay your bills on time. Making on-time payments for your credit card will improve your FICO score and minimize your ...

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Many Americans keep just a few hundred dollars in their checking account, making overdraft fees from mistimed payments a common concern. So, how much cash should you keep in your debit account?