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Will we ever live in a cashless society? Possibly, but until then these simple steps can help you avoid fees and keep cash on hand when you need it.

October 25, 2022

In This ArticleThe process of switching banks Step 1. Choose a new bank Step 2. […]

January 26, 2022

If you’re like me and you dread managing your finances, you’re not alone. It may […]

April 21, 2017

Equal Pay Day always falls during the second week of April to symbolize how much […]

April 4, 2017

The nature of numbers is strange. Make them too big (e.g. Americans paid $33 billion […]

February 28, 2017

When a friend asks for money, it can be hard to say no. Here are some tips to make sure you get paid back without ruining a relationship.

January 3, 2017

How could this be happening? The problem is often a lack of transparency. Many customers […]

September 29, 2016

One of the best things about working in fintech is that it’s motivated me to […]

September 16, 2016

In the transition to adulthood, there may be no bigger milestone than the day you […]

August 19, 2016

We are in the midst of a student loan debt crisis. College costs are increasing […]

August 11, 2016

Life is better with friends. And, life is better with Chime. That’s why we’ve made […]

May 19, 2016

Over the last few weeks, the Chime research team set out to learn more about […]

May 17, 2016

If you stress about money, you’re not alone. More than 40 percent of Millennials report […]

April 27, 2016

Whether you work on commission, have a seasonal job, own a small business or work […]

March 30, 2016

Sketch & Banana Bread Recipe by Gretchen Röehrs Imagine your next trip to the grocery […]

March 24, 2016

The materials in this article are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute […]

March 23, 2016

Money is power, it’s independence, and gives us the freedom to live the lives we […]

March 14, 2016

Let’s be honest. When our tax refund arrives, a lot of us are tempted to […]

February 24, 2016

The materials in this article are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute […]

January 7, 2016

It’s almost time to pop the bubbly and ring in the new year. It’s also […]

December 29, 2015

Chime’s research team surveyed 1,262 people age 21-35 using SurveyMonkey Audience to understand Millennials attitudes […]

December 17, 2015

Our research team surveyed 1,262 people age 21-35 using SurveyMonkey Audience to understand what they […]

October 1, 2015

If there’s one cause that hits close to home for all of us, it’s education. […]

September 25, 2015

You have a resting heart rate of 65 beats per minute and a body mass […]

September 16, 2015

We recently pointed a spotlight on the piles of money banks make from ATM fees. […]

September 9, 2015

Here’s a number that should make you rethink how you use ATMs: $438 million. That’s […]

July 8, 2015

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