Banking

Worried about losing money held at a bank? Here’s what to know about FDIC insurance.

The start of a new year is a great time to set financial intentions.

These simple moves can help build a cash cushion.

Even as interest rates drop, some top-yielding savings accounts remain competitive.

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

Overwhelmed state unemployment offices have left Americans without aid for weeks, if not longer.

The Internal Revenue Service is automatically sending $1,400 stimulus payments to about one million Americans who never claimed their COVID-19 relief checks from 2021, according to a recent announcement. [...]

Knowing bank holiday schedules can help you avoid delays on necessary transactions.

Losing a savings bond doesn’t mean it’s money lost. Here’s how to find it.

Savers can stash their cash in a brokerage these days to rack up returns.

It’s important to find the right home for your emergency savings.

Here’s how to find the part-time job for you and how much you can expect to make.

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

Here’s when to find the deepest discounts on a range of big purchases.

Everything savers need to know about HSAs.

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

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

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

Know the two major benefits of opening a CD now, even as interest rates decline.

There’s still time to lock in a high-yielding CD as the Fed cuts rates.

If you’ve been thinking of getting a longer-term CD, you may want to make a move.

Find out which CD term is best for your financial goals in a lower rate environment.

Here’s how to proceed when your CD matures during falling rates.

As the Fed is cutting interest rates, consider these certificates of deposit (CDs)

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

Looking for a place to park your savings? Here’s why a MMA might be appealing.

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

These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.

CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Here’s everything you need to know about no-penalty CDs.

How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.

Not sure how to get started investing with mutual funds? We’ll help you understand the basics.

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

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.

Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.

Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.

Opening a business checking account isn’t as simple as opening a personal checking account. Here’s what to know.