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• First Horizon Bank Review: Community-Focused Banking For Every Customer

  About First Horizon Bank First Horizon Bank, formerly known as First Tennessee, is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The bank specializes in commercial lending, wealth management and regional banking. First Horizon offers a wide variety of personal banking services, including checking, savings, a money market account, and CDs. But the rates offered by the bank do...

• NBKC Bank Review: Low Fees and Plenty of Banking Options

  About NBKC Bank NBKC Bank was founded in 1999 as Horizon National Bank. In 2004, the bank’s name was changed to National Bank of Kansas City, and in 2015, rebranded as NBKC Bank. The bank is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, and it has four locations across the greater Kansas City, Missouri, area. What really...

• EmigrantDirect Review: No Fees and Competitive Rates on Savings and CDs

  About EmigrantDirect EmigrantDirect is the online banking division of Emigrant Bank. The bank was founded by Irish emigrants in 1850. By the 1920s, Emigrant Bank had grown to one of the largest savings banks in the country. EmigrantDirect is for consumer accounts only, and it only offers savings accounts and CDs. The financial institution is...

• Digital Federal Credit Union Review: Earn Perks for Membership

  Digital Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, Mass. Today it boasts more than 900,000 members and is the largest credit union in New England and among the top 20 nationwide in terms of assets. DCU offers a wide variety of personal and business accounts as well as personal and...

• Hudson Valley Credit Union Review

  About Hudson Valley Credit Union Originally founded in 1963 as IBM Poughkeepsie Employees Federal Credit Union, Hudson Valley Credit Union is more than 50 years strong. HVCU is a community-based financial institution that stands out for its local feel and dedication to serving multiple counties in New York. The credit union prides itself on convenient services...

• Marcus by Goldman Sachs Review: Customer-Friendly Savings Products With Top Rates

  About Marcus by Goldman Sachs Goldman Sachs was founded in 1869 by Marcus Goldman. In 2016, the bank announced its acquisition of GE Capital Bank’s U.S. online deposit platform. The rebranded bank is Marcus by Goldman Sachs. Since that time, the financial firm has grown to be one of the biggest investment banks in the U.S. In...

• Do I Need a Savings Account?

  When it comes to saving money, you have an abundance of options to pick from, such as traditional savings accounts, certificates of deposit, money market accounts, individual retirement accounts and 401(k)s. Even if you already have a savings vehicle for retirement, having a traditional savings account can give you a financial boost when you need...

• Do I Need a Credit Card?

  A credit card is a plastic or metal card issued by a financial services company, which allows you to temporarily borrow the funds to pay for a product or service. By using the card, you agree to follow certain conditions regarding payment dates, interest and fees. You’ve probably heard conflicting opinions about getting a credit...

• How Much Money Should You Actually Save For Retirement?

  Most Americans have no idea how much money they need to retire.

• 3 Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Retirement Nest Egg

  Many Americans are unknowingly sabotaging their future finances.