Best Business Checking Accounts of March 2022

Best for Simple, Fee-Free BankingU.S. Bank$100 Minimum initial depositBest for Business Interest CheckingAxos Bank$1,000Minimum initial depositBest for Fee-Free, Online-Only BankingBlueVine$0Minimum initial depositBest for New Small Business Owners Wells Fargo$25Minimum initial depositby Kathleen GarvinContributor Starting a business is an opportunity to be your own boss, make money and grow your skill set. There are also the not-so-great, somewhat messy and complicated parts about operating a business. If you start off solo

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5 Money Moves to Make If You’re Getting Ready to Move

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterAre you getting ready to move? It costs a lot, doesn’t it? It’s like an assault on your wallet.The average cost of a local move is $1,250, while a long-distance move averages nearly $4,900, according to industry studies.If you’re moving, every little bit of money helps. Keeping that in mind, here are five financial movies to make if you’re getting ready to move: Moving means you have

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5 Things We Don’t Buy Anymore (and 1 Thing We’re Buying More of)

by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterEverything has changed over the past year, and we’ve changed, too. We’ve learned some hard lessons. We’ve adopted some new habits and dropped some old ones — especially when it comes to our spending.There are things we simply don’t buy anymore. We just don’t see the point — we’ve officially parted ways with these products.Here are some things we’re just not buying anymore — and one surprising

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17 Best Bank Promotions, Bonuses and Offers — March 2022

Best for Helping Out a FriendChime Referral Bonus$100 Best for Socially Conscious ClientsAspiration Plus$200 Best for Basic CheckingChase Total Checking$225 Best for ATM Power UsersPNC Virtual WalletUp to $400 by Timothy MooreContributor So, you’re looking for a new bank account. You’ve got several factors to consider — ATM access, interest rates, monthly account fees, minimum balances, online bill payments and more. Another factor: sign-up promotions and bonuses. Banks and credit

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Dear Penny: Can I Buy My 14-Year-Old Her Dream Home on My $45K Salary?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI am a 37-year-old mail carrier and make $45,000 a year. With overtime, I hit around $50,000. My salary increases slowly every year until I max out at $71,000, which takes 13 years to reach, and I’m only two years in. I live in Massachusetts which is incredibly expensive and not livable on my salary. I have a daughter and have been

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The 7 Best High-Interest Checking Accounts for March 2022

Best for Overall PerksAxos Rewards Checking1.00% APYBest for No Overdraft FeesAlly Interest Checking Account0.10% – 0.25%APYBest for Highest APY on the MarketConsumers Credit Union2.09%-4.09%APYBest for Overdraft ProtectionSoFi Money0.25%APYby Kathleen GarvinContributorWhen you think of interest-generating bank accounts, your mind likely goes to savings. After all, that’s your reward for building an emergency fund or socking away money for a future expense, right? A regular, end-of-month deposit into your savings account, courtesy

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How to Prepare for an Interview

by The Penny Hoarder Staff Are you quitting your job, like so many others during the Great Resignation? We all want to leave that crummy job and land our dream job instead. And the job interview is the single most imposing part of the process. That’s where your new job is ultimately won or lost.How can you do better in job interviews? You need to prepare. Seriously, you need to

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Want to Be an Executive Assistant? Here's How.

by Kari FaberStaff WriterExecutive assistants have some of the highest job satisfaction rates around. They report high satisfaction when it comes to flexibility and are the second-highest paying job you can get without a degree. They provide high-level administrative support and are a supportive force in a company, as they keep senior leadership highly organized.Think becoming an executive assistant might be the right job for you? Read on to learn

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4 Food and Drink Side Gigs To Make Extra Money

by Robert BruceSenior Writer As the world slowly recovers from the COVID pandemic, there’s certainly a growing demand to get out and eat good food again. Maybe even have a carefully curated cocktail or a craft beer. But there’s been a shift in the hospitality industry. Some workers simply aren’t coming back, while others are looking to go a different route in the business. That means there are opportunities to

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Here’s Exactly How to Shop for Car Insurance in 2022

by Rachel Christian, CEPF®Senior WriterWhen it comes down to it, auto insurance can be one of the most important things you purchase all year. But finding the right policy can feel like a daunting task.Whether you’re buying your first car or trying to save money on your current policy, it’s important to explore your options.With a little preparation, you can get a good policy with the amount of financial protection

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