8 Simple Banking Tips & Tricks to Increase Your Wealth

1. Reevaluate your bank

According to the report, customers frequently stick with the same bank if it does not charge them fees or if switching banks would be too difficult.

2. Don't think your bank has the best rate

You may believe your bank values you as a customer, but it doesn't always imply that it offers a competitive annual percentage yield (APY) on your cash.

3. Don’t let a high rate fool you

Compound interest accounts receive an APY per year. Most CDs have a fixed APY, while savings and interest-bearing checking accounts have variable rates.

4. Consider a CD for a higher, fixed APY

Top savings and money market accounts can now earn more than 5% annual percentage yield (APY). In more than a decade, APYs have not been this high.

5. Strategically plan your bank interactions

Visiting a branch for non-urgent concerns in advance, rather than just stopping by, will help guarantee you get the assistance you require.

6. Communicate if you plan to close an account

Don't think that closing an account while the balance is zero will automatically close it. Check with the bank to ensure that the account is officially closed.

7. Closing an account too soon could cost you

Moving to a new area, transferring to an internet bank, or finding better rates or a sign-up bonus elsewhere are all reasons for terminating a bank account.

8. Don’t forget about that card you never use

You can have a credit card that stays unused for extended periods of time. The closing of such a card may have an impact on your credit utilization ratio.