Banking

Being scammed can have devastating effects on your finances. Here’s how to stop it.

Protecting your financial data can help keep your money safe from fraudsters.

The best bank and credit union for you will depend on your banking needs, but in general, the best banks offer accounts with low or no minimum balance requirements and don’t charge monthly fees — or [...]

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.

Verizon and Openbank announced a partnership on Tuesday that gives Verizon customers a way to save money on their bill if they have an Openbank High Yield Savings account. Verizon customers can save money [...]

Emergency savings depleted? Here’s how to start replenishing it.

There are a handful of numbers you should track for your financial health and well-being. A few you might already know about – your credit score and your net worth, for example. But you should also know [...]

As the old saying goes: What goes up, must come down. But in the case of annual percentage yields (APYs), we might have a bit more air time. While APYs on deposit accounts may have come down from their [...]

Here’s what you need to know about tapping into your emergency fund.

After facing a rent increase, I’m moving to Washington, D.C. to save $24,000 over two years.

The APY percentage shows how much an account earns per year. Here’s what you need to know.

Take these simple steps to jumpstart your savings plan for a new car.

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 [...]

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

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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.

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

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 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.