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For Your Library: Two New Books to Sharpen Your Personal Finance Skills

Posted in Around the Web,Community,What's New
May 22nd, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally

Summer is almost here, which means it’s time to put together a reading list of books for an afternoon on the beach or a flight to Europe. So why not take this opportunity to read up on personal finance? The New York Times recently profiled two books aimed at helping you make smart financial decisions.… read more

How Technology Is Changing The Way We Live and Think

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May 14th, 2013 at 9:00 am by Ally

Whether you like it or not, the digital revolution is here. And if you need some convincing, consider these stats compiled by NowSourcing and published on Mashable: As of 2012, there are approximately 2,405,518,376 Internet users in the world, which represents a 566.4 percent increase since 2000.   72 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube… read more

Online Resources That Can Help You Reach Savings Goals

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May 6th, 2013 at 8:00 am by Ally

When it comes to saving money and reaching financial goals, everyone needs a system. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of online resources that can help you meet savings goals and make purchasing decisions that will ensure you’re making the most of your money. Here at Ally Bank, for instance, we offer our Wallet Wise program that… read more

What To Do if You’re a Victim of Identity Theft Tax Fraud

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March 26th, 2013 at 8:00 am by Ally

As you finish your 2012 taxes, consider this scenario: Your accountant tries to submit your return to the IRS…which proceeds to reject it. It turns out your return has already been filed, the tax agency explains. By someone else. Using your Social Security number. This is what happens when you’re a victim of identity theft… read more

February in Review

Posted in Around the Web,Community
March 4th, 2013 at 11:40 am by Ally

This month, Ally Bank’s Straight Talk blog brought you more news you could bank on – letting you know when to dip into your retirement nest egg, helping you avoid a tax audit, challenging you with a new way to save and much more. Highlights from February: Is it Ever a Good Idea to Dip… read more

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