Banking

Every financial decision you make is impacted by the Federal Reserve.

Learn six practical ways to safeguard your finances amid economic uncertainty, from strengthening banking security to finding better rates.

Trump’s tariffs could raise prices and unemployment, backing the Fed in a corner.

High-yield savings accounts remain a strong option for savers…for now.

Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

Amid today’s high cost of living, some are making temporary cuts to “fun” spending.

Learn six practical ways to safeguard your finances amid economic uncertainty, from strengthening banking security to finding better rates.

High-yield savings accounts remain a strong option for savers…for now.

Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

Big banks pay just 0.01% APY while online banks offer 4.4%. Your $10,000 could earn $897 more over two years. Learn how to switch without changing banks.

Here’s a guide to saving $10,000 in one year to make yourself more financially secure.

Bankrate recaps the week in savings accounts and analyzes where rates are headed.

It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

Here’s everything you need to know about brokered CDs.

If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.

Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

Add-on CDs can offer more flexibility than a traditional CD.

CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.

Money market funds are available from several different brokers and fund managers.

Short answer? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.

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Earn more on your business cash with high-yield accounts offering competitive APYs.

Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.

Business money market accounts offer higher yields while maintaining access to funds.

Find the right business savings account to help your company’s money grow.

Learn why you need to check your APY.

Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.

Stop wasting time writing checks. Learn the faster, safer way to pay.

Here’s what you need to know about this high-yield checking promo.

Get your tax refund faster and more securely by setting up direct deposit. Learn how to avoid common mistakes.

If you overdraw your account frequently, then overdraft protection could be a good way to avoid hefty overdraft fees.

Your bank accounts have two separate balances: the current balance and the available balance. Here’s the distinction.

Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.

Electronic checks (eChecks) offer a digital alternative to traditional paper checks, allowing you to make payments directly from your checking account online. Learn how eChecks work, when to use them, [...]