Mark Henricks has written on mortgages, real estate and investing for many leading publications. He works from Austin, Texas, where he engages in songwriting, wilderness backpacking, whitewater ...

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Online-only banks have grown in popularity in recent years thanks to certain benefits that brick-and-mortar banks can't match. With less overhead costs from not having to operate physical branches, ...

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Bank of America, the second-largest bank in the United States, was fined $150 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau back in July for engaging in “deceptive practices.” The bank charged ...

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) insurance is an essential parameter to look for when comparing banks. This insurance protects account holders if the bank goes under. While the FDIC insures ...