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Setting up your child's first bank account

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When you think your child is ready to have their own bank account, they likely ought to have an understanding of why they should have a bank account.

How much house can you actually afford?

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Here are some simple formulas, tips, and references to help you find a house you’re comfortable paying for and a home you're happily living in, too.

FAQ: What is a Kasasa Cash Back® account?

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Who doesn't love a little extra cash? Sometimes the best reward is more money in your bank account. Kasasa Cash Back accounts give you just that.

Finding the perfect place to bank: Our guide to your new financial home

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If a bank is receiving all your money, you ought to put your dollars where it matters. Why not a place that makes you feel good about your choice?

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Let’s check out your local economy

What is a local economy? Anywhere you and your neighbors go to spend money is part of the local economy. Boom. You just boosted your local economy.

How to get a personal loan for the holidays

There are many scenarios when taking out a personal loan rather than credit card transactions can be the smarter, easier way to pay for the holidays.

Why — and when — to refinance your auto loan

There are crucial pros and cons to consider before refinancing your auto loan: reasons, potential downsides, and when and why it may be right for you.

10 Important facts about debt

Despite the drop in credit card debt in 2020, the average U.S. household holds nearly $90,500 in total loan debt. These ten facts may guide your financial wellness plan.

What is a community financial institution?

A community financial institution can be defined by its size, its mission, and its geographic location. The key word tying them together is community.

Community banking: What does it mean to bank local?

A financial institution has a vested interest in helping sustain your community, loan money to local businesses, and assist with family financial needs.

Community banks and credit unions: How banking locally supports your city or town

Your local bank branch provides financial services, but also serves as a constant point of convenience and familiarity in small towns and rural communities

How to support your local community’s small businesses, even if you’re short on cash

Here’s why you should support local businesses, and some tips on how, even if you're short on dough and want to support local businesses for free.

Money tricks to avoid (and treats to look out for!)

Kasasa® partners with local financial institutions to offer a suite of checking accounts that blend the best of online services and community banking.

About Kasasa

We believe your money should do more... for you and your community. Founded in 2003, Kasasa is a financial and technology services company working to help empower consumers to take control of their finances and be proud of their money by banking locally with community banks and credit unions in your neighborhood, that you know and trust.

These local institutions have roots in their communities, care about people over profits, and are actively invested in local businesses to help keep the economy strong (unlike some of the megabanks we could name).

We believe you shouldn't have to choose between the best banking products, the best customer experience, or keeping your money local, where it can do more good. We've created ethical banking products and partnered exclusively with community banks and credit unions. So you can have it all.

Kasasa accounts are available at community financial institutions around the country. Find one near you at Kasasa.com to get free checking that pays cash rewards, the only loan with Take-Backs^™, and more. All while keeping your money in the community, so you can always be proud of your money.

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