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How to give a savings bond as a gift
Savings bonds can contribute to the recipient’s future financial security.
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5 must-have features for checking accounts
From no fees to online bill pay, here are the must-have checking account features.
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How to check your bank account balance
Here are a few different ways to see how much money you have in your bank account.
3 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
How to close a bank account
If you’re looking for a new bank here’s how to transfer accounts and avoid problems.
4 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
What is a good interest rate on a savings account?
The top high-yield savings accounts are currently earning APYs of 5 percent and greater.
2 min read Apr 12, 2024 -
How financial literacy for young adults has evolved
Balancing a checkbook may be passé, but managing your money well still matters.
8 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
Truist Bank near me: Find branches and ATMs close by
Looking for a nearby Truist Bank location or ATM? Here’s how to find the closest ones.
2 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
Should you replace your bank account with PayPal?
Here’s everything you need to know about using PayPal as a bank account.
4 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
The 9 smartest things to do with your annual bonus
Extend the benefits of your bonus into the new year and beyond.
7 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
What is a high-yield savings account? Definition and what to consider
Here’s everything you need to know about high-yield savings accounts.
6 min read May 14, 2024 -
What is a second-chance checking account? Here’s everything you need to know
A second-chance account can help to restore your standing in the eyes of your bank.
4 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
5 reasons to add beneficiaries to your accounts right now
Naming a beneficiary can often avoid untold problems and complications later.
4 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
7 simple ways to build good money habits
Maintaining good money habits can be the difference between achieving your financial goals and falling short.
4 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
5 things to know before opening a CD
A CD often earns a competitive, fixed rate. Here’s what to know before opening one.
7 min read Apr 09, 2024 -
Tired of their parents’ outdated advice, young adults are learning about money on TikTok. But is it more reliable?
Parents’ financial tips aren’t always relevant today, but TikTok might not be better.
7 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Young people surprisingly feel the most optimistic about their money. Their finances sometimes tell a different story.
Recent Bankrate data shows that young people are the ones most optimistic about their finances.
10 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
8 ways to beat low savings account interest rates
It’s relatively easy to get a higher return on your money if you do your homework.
7 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Survey: Recession odds for U.S. economy have now fallen to the lowest level in two years
Recession odds have fallen from a high of 65 percent in the third quarter of 2023.
4 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Survey: Economists say hot inflation is at risk of lingering until at least 2025
Economists are divided over when inflation will hit the Fed’s 2 percent goal.
4 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Survey: Employers to create half as many jobs by March 2025, unemployment to top 4%
Experts still expect a major hiring slowdown, even if it hasn’t happened yet.
4 min read Apr 04, 2024
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