Having a lot of clutter around is known to cause stress. And some of the easiest clutter to accumulate is paper from statements, bills, receipts, agreements and more. Fortunately, it’s easy to go paperless. Here are reasons why you should go paperless and four steps to achieve a paperless lifestyle. Benefits of Paperless Living You’re helping the environment! Fiserv estimates that if every American household viewed and paid bills online, it could reduce solid waste by more than 800,000 tons a year and save about 18.5 million trees. You don’t have to worry about sensitive information in the mailbox or…

First things first: you do have a free checking account, right? You should even have a free rewards checking account. But even if you have a free checking account, you might not be utilizing all the features and benefits to save the most money. Money Management Online banking makes it easy to monitor transactions so you can see where your money is going and budget accordingly. And mobile banking allows you to check while you’re out and about. The Quick Balance feature on the Aspire Mobile App can be set up so you can see your balance and recent transactions…

Old habits can be hard to break, and that includes going to a branch to do your banking. But if you’re still making special trips, you’re missing out on the more convenient services of online and mobile banking. Here are common questions people have about banking digitally: How can I check my transactions? Checking your transactions is easy to do online! You can log into online banking to view your spending history. With mobile banking, it can be even easier. You have the option to set up Quick Balance, which lets you see your balance and most recent transactions with…

It’s good to shop around for a checking account that works for you! Free checking accounts are sparse, but they’re out there, and some even come with rewards. It’s easy to get comfortable when it comes to banking, but you could save hundreds each year just by keeping your money somewhere else. If you’re on the hunt for a better checking account option, here’s what you need to figure out before deciding: What Services Does it Come With? At the bare minimum, you should be able to have access to a Bill Pay service and a 24/7 Telephone Banking (call)…

In the age where errands can be done from your living room couch, banking is right there along with shopping for clothing or airline tickets. Digital banking is growing greener with each technical advancement. Mobile banking helps the environment by saving the gas you’d need for the trip and the paper used for statements and receipts. Credit card use saves on paper, metals and energy used to create, track and replace cold cash. With instant-pay sites like Paypal and online bill paying, virtually all paper use in the production of checks, receipts and money is eliminated. Are there any risks…