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William Cowie, a valued contributor at MoneyRates, writes about personal finance, investing, and economic intricacies with his vast reservoir of experience and knowledge. As a retired CFO and CEO, William possesses an acute understanding of the financial world, honed through years of hands-on leadership. Beyond his corporate roles, he has left a mark in the personal finance blogging community with his insightful pieces for platforms like GetRichSlowly.org and FiveCentNickel.com. In addition to his articles, readers eagerly await his upcoming book, “Comeback!” which chronicles the riveting journey of Billy Durant’s rise, fall, and unprecedented comeback with General Motors. William’s writings promise not just information but financial history and expertise.

Recent Articles By William Cowie

Can You Get a Debit Card With a Savings Account?

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Debit cards are a common feature on checking accounts but not on savings accounts. Can you get a debit card on a savings account? Learn about debit and ATM cards – but the bigger question is: Should you want one?

Citi Accelerate Savings Account Review 2024

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Citibank is one of the world’s largest banks, offering competitive interest rates and a wide variety of banking services.

Bank of America Savings Account Review 2024

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Bank of America, one of the world’s largest and oldest banks, offers a competitive range of savings products.

What’s Better for Your Savings: Interest Compounded Daily or Monthly?

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What’s the difference between monthly compounding and daily compounding for your savings accounts – and does it matter? How can you decipher what banks offer on their savings products?

How to Earn More Interest on Your Savings In 2024

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In the current climate of rock-bottom interest rates, is there a way for you to find a higher return on your savings? You may be pleasantly surprised by some of these options.

Can You Pay Bills Directly From a Savings Account?

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It is possible to pay bills directly from your savings account, but should you? Most financial institutions pay a higher interest rate on savings accounts than on checking accounts. So why shouldn’t you put all your money into your savings, earn the higher interest, and pay bills from that account? There are two main reasons… Continue reading Can You Pay Bills Directly From a Savings Account?