Banking

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

Transfer funds to friends and family without leaving the house.

New Bankrate data shows money is the No. 1 factor negatively impacting mental health.

Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

If you don’t have a bank account, check-cashing services offer access to your money, at a cost.

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.

Digital banking makes it easy to access your personal finances from anywhere.

Here’s how you can open a checking account online, in three steps.

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.

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

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

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

Single people and young families tend to have significantly less saved.

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

Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

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

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.

Our top 5 picks scored highly for access, range of products and digital options.

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.

Debit cards are inherently less secure than credit cards, especially at these spots.

Knowing your ATM withdrawal limits can make a sudden need for cash easier to handle.

This old-school way of paying is still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.

Overdraft protection can be a helpful and convenient tool to avoid paying a steeper overdraft fee.

Your banking past has come back to haunt you. Here’s how to ask for a second chance.

There’s a right way to handle old checks. The wrong way can cost you.

Here’s how these two bank fees compare and how to best avoid them.

Some brokerages offer checking to their investing clients. Here’s how they compare to a bank.