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Ally Review: Opening an Account with Ally Bank

I’ll admit I was a little nervous about opening an account with Ally. First, I never worked with a bank that was online only. Second, I didn’t know much about Ally bank, although I had heard of it. Could I trust it with my money?

And I know I’m not alone in my concerns. That’s why I’m writing this review. After all, this was new territory for me, and new can be scary. Add to that, entrusting your money to an unknown entity … well, you definitely want to go slow and do your research thoroughly!

My concerns about online banking

While a lot of people have switched to online banking for almost all their needs, many are still hesitant about that. Add to that an online ONLY bank like Ally, and how do you know it’s even legitimate? [Read more…]

Changes To Site in Process — With Apologies

By Ronnie Ann 3 Comments

Some finance articles have been moved. You can find them on my career site. But you’ll also find household / money-saving tips here — plus a few basic finance articles. And your questions about personal finance are still very welcome!

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Chase Mobile App Review (from a Reluctant Convert)

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I have been very reluctant to give mobile banking a try, but finally gave into the Chase mobile app. I have to say that I found their mobile app extremely easy to use. And I was pleasantly surprised. Big thumbs up.

Since I have physical issues, I can’t always get myself to an actual brick & mortar bank. And with two checks that needed depositing. I wasn’t sure if mobile was the answer. But it was.

Depositing checks with Chase mobile app

First thing I did before even trying the app was to do a little online snooping. I find that it helps me take in information to get an initial “how-to” lesson. And luckily, Chase offers its own list of steps to help make the process easier. [Read more…]