Depositing Cash to Your Ally Account

Some people are hesitant to use Ally Bank* (*referral link) because there is no way to deposit cash. This always surprises me because using cash is something we very rarely do and is generally not recommended anyway (not as secure, loses money to inflation, no rewards on spending, etc.). Well, for the first time ever, … Continue reading Depositing Cash to Your Ally Account →

Switch Your Checking Account to Ally Bank and Get $100

I've written previously about why I think most folks need to look at their checking and savings accounts at their existing bank/credit union. For most people I talk with this about, it's a fairly easy sell to get them to switch their savings account to a high-yield savings account at some place like Ally (currently … Continue reading Switch Your Checking Account to Ally Bank and Get $100 →

Why You Should Leave Wells Fargo (and Chase, and Probably Your Bank)

One of the first topics we cover in my financial literacy class for teachers is bank accounts. Many participants later admit that they rolled their eyes a bit about this topic when they first saw it. Checking and savings accounts? What's to learn? As it turns out, many of them learn enough to make them … Continue reading Why You Should Leave Wells Fargo (and Chase, and Probably Your Bank) →