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But as banking becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the potential for disruption grows.

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What if theres a glitch that prevents you from making a deposit or withdrawal?

What if access to your funds is delayed, causing you tomiss bill paymentsand rack up penalties?

What if afraudster gains access to your account?

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Avoid sticking to just one bank.

Or, as she phrased it, Split your money like kids that fight!

But how do you go about splitting up your money?

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Your best place to start is GOBankingRates list ofBest Banks.

A Bank for Everyday Expenses

Vanderhall recommends starting with no more than three banks.

The first should be a bank for handling bills and other everyday expenses.

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Generally speaking, that means a checking account.

Those who rely on mobile or online banking should look into the SoFi checking and savings accounts.

A Bank for Growing Your Savings

Saving your money is good.

Growing your savings is even better.

Thats why Vanderhall advises choosing a third bank with a high-yield savings account with competitive yields.

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