Banking

Keep fees in check when you shift money from one bank account to another.

Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build their savings.

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Interest is the price you pay to borrow money or the cost you charge to lend money.

High-yield savings rates fluctuate over time. Let’s explore what causes that.

There are several ways to deposit a check — some are simpler than others.

The amount of time for a check to clear can vary from check to check.

Here’s how to find the credit union that will best fit with your financial needs.

Interest is the price you pay to borrow money or the cost you charge to lend money.

High-yield savings rates fluctuate over time. Let’s explore what causes that.

Recession risks are rising. Learn six smart savings strategies to protect your money before it hits.

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

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

Split direct deposit is a simple way to painlessly boost your savings.

Over 1 in 3 people tapped emergency savings in the past year, per a new Bankrate survey.

There are ways to access your money and ultimately spend it. Here’s how.

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

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.

If you have $25,000 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

When policymakers and investors seek economic insight, they often use a tool called the yield curve. A yield curve measures the spread between yields on short- and long-term maturity bonds over time. It’s [...]

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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.

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

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

Learn why you need to check your APY.

Many of these banks offer low-fee accounts and higher yields than some of the biggest banks.

Finding the account of your dreams comes down to knowing what you want and the features you value most.

Here are top accounts for features like ATM fee waivers, overdraft forgiveness and more.

Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.

Here’s what you need to know about interest checking accounts.

We list seven ways to endorse a check and how to process it correctly and securely.

Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.

Balancing your checking account may sound dated, but it still makes sense.

Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.