savings account

Have you ever thought about opening an offshore account? It is not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. You can do it in a relatively short period of time without ever going abroad! An offshore account will help you reduce your tax liability, get a higher return on your investments or simply keep your affairs private. 

When you are looking for a lucrative savings account or any other form of investing, what terms and features do you use as a starting point to compare the offers? I am sure that most people will judge deals by its interest rate. However, these figures can be reflected either as APR (annual percentage rate) or APY (annual percentage yield). What is the difference between them? 

Do you have kids? For many parents one of the biggest financial challenges is probably saving for kids' college education. A 529 savings plan offers an excellent way to invest early in your children's (or anyone’s else) higher education and save money in the long run. There are no income limitations or age restrictions. You will have complete control over the savings account and tax advantages that benefit your investment. 

A leading provider of POS solutions and electronic payment services CHARGE Anywhere announced the addition of ACH Services to its wide scope of features available on the secure payment gateway ComsGate. These new features will allow merchants to debit and credit funds from any checking, savings or business account.