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How to buy a house with bad credit – Is it possible?

Homeownership is a dream for many Americans. It can represent not just financial stability, but also a major life goal.…

Planning

Monthly budgeting tips for beginners

Maybe you’re newly starting out on your own, or maybe you’re just ready to get your financial ship in shape.…

Spending

Money management tips for a brighter financial future

Managing money with guidelines in mind can seem overwhelming, even impossible. With endless to-dos, juggling your work and personal life,…

Planning

How to budget for an apartment: Determining how much rent you can afford

Striking out on your own for the first time? Or maybe you’re moving to a new town? No matter the…

Spending

How much should I spend on a car without busting my budget?

While you may see clear benefit to owning a car, the price you should pay for a new set of…

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Early access to funds depends on the timing of the payer’s submission of the payment. These funds are generally made available the day the payment instruction is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the payer’s scheduled payment date. To be eligible, you must receive $200 in direct deposits over the relevant 35-day period, not including tax refunds.
Other fees apply for certain uses of your Spruce debit card and Accounts. See www.SpruceMoney.com/fees/ for details.
There is no fee to withdraw money at Allpoint® ATMs. There is a $3 fee at other ATMs, plus any additional fee charged by the ATM operator.
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Courtesy Coverage is only available for purchase transactions, ATM withdrawals, and over-the-counter withdrawals using your Spruce debit card. It is not an extension of credit; it is a courtesy exercised at our discretion. To be eligible, you must receive $200 in qualifying deposits over the relevant 35-day time period and opt in. Negative balances are limited to $20 and must be repaid within 30 days. See Spending Account Agreement for details.