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How Many Days Have You Taken Off This Summer?
I know a sad and shameful secret about SavvySugar readers. Like me, most of you don't take enough vacation. Last year, 44 percent of polled readers said they only took five to 10 vacation days in 2009, while eight percent didn't take any days off the whole year.
Do You Do Paperless?
It's hard to keep track of which papers to keep around — bills, credit card statements, investment updates — there's a lot to keep track of. But, there is a way to lighten the load that helps benefit banks, the environment, and you. Going paperless and receiving online statements is an easy way to save trees, save banks some cash, and help you stay organized online without the clutter of excess documents at home.
Money Tip: Give Out Your Passwords
If something terrible happened to you, would your loved ones have to jump through hoops to access your various online accounts? Mine would. I hadn't considered coming up with an online estate plan until a Wall Street Journal article suggested it.
Avoid These Silly Bank Fees and Save
You're a pro at avoiding ATM fees and finding free checking, but banks are slapping fees on everything from your standard withdrawal at another bank to helping its customers. Yes, that customer service call could come with a charge. Banks are relying on fee income more than ever, so don't be surprised if your institution starts sticking you with a tab for checking your balance.
Do You Know the Exact Balance in Your Bank Account?
The majority of you check your online account every day and should be pretty familiar with the balance in your bank account. Sometimes it can be painful to look at, but we all need to face the facts sooner or later! Do you know the exact balance or do you have a general estimate of how much cash is available?
Five Reasons People Don't Automate Bill Payments
Online banking is something most of us couldn't imagine living without, and more than half of Internet users pay at least one monthly bill online. Some of those people pay each bill online by manually entering payment information every month, and the New York Times explored five reasons why these consumers are hesitant to automate their bills.
How Often Do You Check Your Online Account?
How did we manage before online banking? Sixty-four percent of you track your expenses online in lieu of balancing a checkbook, and I check my online account often — usually a few times a week — for up-to-date balances. How often do you log in to check the status of your bank account?
Live Greener Starting Today: Putting Earth Day into Action
Lately the only paper bills that make their way into my mailbox are of the medical kind, because I've been suppressing my paper bills and statements since the option became available and pay them online as well. I love living a mostly paperless lifestyle — not only does it create less clutter on all available surfaces in my apartment, but I know it's doing some environmental good, too.
It surprised me to learn that most Americans still pay their bills by sending a check through the mail, as determined by a 2007 Federal Reserve survey.
What's the Deal With Bank Security Questions?
What's your favorite ice cream flavor? What designs are on your library card? Your favorite entertainer?
Do You Use Online Banking?
I bank online because waiting in line just isn't my thing. I need the ability to access my account whenever I want and from whatever computer happens to be in front of me.
Our friends at WaMu know your time is precious and make online banking as easy as store-bought pie.
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