Jason Unger

Zenbanx is the Follow Up to Arkadi Kuhlmann’s Revolutionary ING Direct

If you’ve ever read anything on this site, then you probably know how much we love(d) ING Direct, the ultimate game changer in online banking, online savings accounts, and online money management. Day to day, not a ton has changed since their purchase by and renaming to Capital One 360, but for many of us […]

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Is Mobile Banking Set to Go Big in 2015?

Is 2015 the year that everyone banks on their phones? I don’t have stats to show it, but my gut feeling is that a lot of people already do. There’s not much to worry about (as long as you use common sense), and since there’s so much upside — checking your balances, making payments, depositing […]

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Antoine Walker, NBA Star, On Blowing $110 Million

Professional athletes tend to make a lot — and often lose a lot — of money. For many, it’s because they come into it quickly. They may not have ever had much to begin with. Others make poor investments. And others blow it all, then have the IRS on their tails. For Antoine Walker, the former […]

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You Don’t Need a Dedicated Computer for Online Banking. Just Don’t Be Stupid.

This article made me laugh … and fear for the future of humanity. Use dedicated computer for online banking: The advice of the American Bankers Association (ABA) made four years ago regarding online banking is even more important advice today. In a gutsy but overdue move, the recommendation to small and medium-sized businesses was simple: […]

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Wearable Banking? Yeah, I Think I’ll Pass.

Technology’s done a lot of good for society — that’s obvious. And in the world of personal finance, it’s revolutionized the way we access and manage our money, automate our finances, and save ourselves from overdraft fees. As a guy who has covered the technology space and loves a good gadget, I’m usually at the forefront […]

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Is a Big Bank The Right Choice for You?

It’s incredibly easy to dislike (and make fun of) the biggest banks in the country — and often for very good reasons. They don’t care about you – they just care about their profits. They don’t make it easy for you to save money – they just want you to spend money and take out […]

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Bank of America Talks Their Mobile Banking Strategy

Everyone loves to hate Bank of America — myself included. I certainly don’t feel bad about it (especially when you see things like this), but as one of the country’s giant banks, they can clearly influence the way the market goes — from the negatives like fees to the positives like technology. So as banking […]

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What’s to Worry About Mobile Banking?

Mobile banking only continues to grow, with new apps launching every day, and banks making it easier and easier to do business on your smartphone. With that in mind, GOBankingRates wanted to find just how comfortable people are banking on their smartphones — and what concerns they have. The results are pretty interesting.

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What’s The Best Way to Protect Your Money Online?

No one wants to be the victim of an online scam or security breach. But it’s going to happen to someone — and you definitely don’t want it to be you. So what should you do to protect your money online? Well, there’s a lot of things. In fact, there’s a whole, long article in Bloomberg […]

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If Your “Bank” Asks You To Do These, Something’s Wrong

Since we’ve been talking a lot about banking security recently, it’s a good opportunity to remind you of some tips to keep your account (and money) safe. Most of these items are going to seem like common sense, but you’d be shocked how often they’re used successfully to steal account information.

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Guess What? People Are Generally Happy With Their Banks

Now here’s something you may not have been expecting. According to the second annual TD Bank Checking Experience Index, Americans tend to be pretty happy with their banking experiences. The survey found that 86% of consumers say their daily experience with their checking account is excellent or very good — up from 83% in 2013 — and 85% of consumers […]

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Simple: Why It’s Incredibly Hard to be a Banking Startup

I’m not that familiar with Simple, the online bank that promises built-in budgeting and savings tools, no unnecessary fees and everything you need to make managing your personal finances “effortless.” Even though it’s affiliated with The Bancorp Bank, where users’ money is actually held, Simple is a startup company — and it’s seen its share […]

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Please, Don’t Use a Checking Account With Fees

The Motley Fool published an article last week called “You Can Thank Millenials for Your Checking Account” about the (recent) history of the free checking account. It’s an interesting read if you’re curious about how banks introduced free checking accounts to get new customers, but then got caught up in the fee game (something we’ve […]

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