Erin Bruehl

Money management tips can help you get control over what you have and what you spend each month. These tips apply to people of any income level, no matter how small.

Seven ways to manage your money better

Personal Finance 101

Online banking offers customers the ultimate in banking convenience as they can conduct transactions easily from smartphones and computers. Learn about the many benefits of choosing online banking.

Benefits of choosing online banking

You know you should save at least some money each month. But how much should you set aside? What goal should you work toward? Keep reading to learn the answers to these important financial questions. 

How much money should you save each month?

Psychology can explain why you spend money and why you can't save. Learn more about the opinions that sit beneath your actions, and learn how to change them. 

The psychology of money: Saving and spending habits

Even if your budget is tiny, you can save up for a car. Search your expenses for available cuts, and use automated tools to make savings easier. With persistence and planning, you can eventually save enough. Find out how. 

How to save for a car on any budget

Pay at the pump with a debit card, and you could face financial implications you never saw coming. Find out how credit cards are different, and learn about other options available to you.


Paying for gas with a credit card vs debit card

Payments from your employer, the IRS, and other government agencies may all be direct deposits, as long as they go directly into your account. Find out how direct deposits work and how to sign up. 

What qualifies as direct deposit

Apply for Florida unemployment benefits in just four steps, and you could get the help you need until you find the perfect new job. Find out how applications work and how to keep your benefits.

Florida unemployment benefits guide

Overdraft protection kicks in when you attempt to spend more money than you have in your checking account. Signing up can save you money, but some banks charge high fees for the service. Learn more about how it works.

What is overdraft protection

An ACH transfer involves movement of money from one account to another through a network of affiliated financial organizations. You've probably experienced at least one transfer before, even if you didn’t know it. Learn about how they work.


What is an ACH transfer

Current, a leading U.S. financial technology company serving Americans who are working to create a better future for themselves, announced it has raised $220 million in Series D funding and tripled its valuation to $2.2 billion in just five months. New investor Andreessen Horowitz led the round for the financial platform, which has now raised over $400 million in total funding.

Current triples valuation raises $220 million in Series D funding

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Current triples valuation to $2.2 billion; Raises $220 million in Series D funding

Current is committing to again crediting stimulus payments for all its members immediately. Here's what you need to know if you'll be getting one and how you can get it faster with Current.

What you need to know about stimulus payments

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What you need to know on stimulus payments

New York State unemployment benefits guide

You can receive your tax refund up to five days faster when you have it sent to your Current account with direct deposit.

How to get your tax refund faster

Get your tax refund faster this year

Most people get their tax refund within 21 days of filing, but it’s possible to get it sooner. Learn how and where you file your paperwork can have a big impact on when you see the money hit your banking account.

How long does it take to get a tax refund

California unemployment benefits may tide you over when you lose your job and don't see a replacement in sight. The application process can seem overwhelming, but with planning, you can get the help you need, and even get your benefits sooner. Learn how.


California unemployment benefits guide

Current, a leading U.S. financial technology company, announced it has raised $131 million in Series C funding. New investor Tiger Global Management led the round.

Current announces $131 million in Series C funding; Surpasses 2 Million Members

Current announces $131 million in Series C funding; Surpasses 2 million members

The 2020 election means change and here's what it means for Current and its now over 1.75 million members, and the industry.

What the 2020 election means for fintech and Current

Current is excited to announce that we have expanded our Points program to now include over 6,000 Burger King locations and over 400 Forever 21 locations.

Current adds Burger King, Forever 21 to Points locations

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Current members can add cash instantly to their accounts at over 60,000 stores nationwide, including Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and ShopRite. 

Current members can add cash at over 60,000 stores

Current members can now add cash at over 60,000 stores

Members' privacy and security is extremely important to us and we want to be sure all our members keep their accounts safe from potential scammers.

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Keep your account information secure

On Friday, June 19, Current will be observing Juneteenth as an official company-wide paid holiday. 

Current to honor Juneteenth as company holiday

Current to honor Juneteenth with company holiday

Receive your unemployment benefits up to two days faster each week with direct deposit to Current. Here's how.

How to get unemployment benefits faster

Enter your direct deposit information through the new IRS web portal if they do not have a bank account on file for you using your Current account and routing numbers and receive your economic stimulus payment up to two days faster.

How to track your stimulus payment

Find out if you're qualified to receive a Coronavirus stimulus payment, what to do if you've already filed your taxes and how you get it up to two days faster to your Current account.

How do you know if you get a Coronavirus stimulus payment?

Current members have access to over 55,000 fee-free ATMs worldwide and a dedicated map of locations directly in the Current app.

55,000 Fee-free ATMs available for Current members

55,000 FREE ATMs worldwide available for Current's 800,000 members

We'll give you $1 for every friend you refer to Current that signs up AND give them a $1 too. No fine print!

Earn money instantly when you refer friends to Current

Earn money instantly with referrals

Give and Get this holiday season!

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Current raises $20 million in Series B, expands Visa partnership and surpasses 500,000 customers

With Current you can receive your paycheck up to two days faster than traditional banks.

How to get your paycheck faster

How faster direct deposit works for you

You need to link accounts with your teen on Current. Here's why it's helpful. 

Linking accounts with your teen

Tip for parents: Link your account to your teen's

We're announcing the launch of Dark Mode for the Current app on iOS 13.

Introducing Dark Mode for Current

Introducing Dark Mode of the Current app for iOS 13

Our latest feature, Budgets, is here to help you stay on track with your monthly expenses.

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