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Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

How many financial accounts do you really need? With the proliferation of online banking and investment apps, it’s almost effortless to pick up a new account and end up with money all over the place — ...