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What is a 401k? Your guide to retirement savings.

401k is synonymous with a retirement savings plan, and if you want to understand what a 401k is and how setting one up works, this is the place.

The importance of saving money for an emergency fund

Your rainy-day fund, your emergency fund, or just your savings account, having a resource of cash keeps a financial road bump from turning into a sinkhole.

5 Protections and tips to keep your money secure

The security of your bank or credit union keeps your money safe. You also can protect your accounts and keep your money easy to access and spend.

5 Steps to financial independence

To make big financial goals happen, it's important to take them one step at a time — and celebrate your achievements along the way.

Important deadlines for filing taxes

No matter whether you file early or at the last minute, we’ve compiled a list of important tax preparation dates to help keep you on task and on track.

Guide to peer-to-peer payments: Everything you need to know about P2P banking services

P2P technology makes it easy for individuals to manage their bank accounts on the fly. But what does all that mean? Let’s dig a little deeper.

Open your new checking account online

The steps to open a new checking account online are the same as opening a bank account in person, but the processes of how you complete them will be different.

What is online banking?

Online banking puts control of your money with you, so let's uncover all the ways you can control your money and make the most of online banking

Rocking the banking world

When we say we're going to do something different for banking, we mean it. When we say that we're going to rock the banking world as we all know it.

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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