Banking

Find the best high-yield savings account rate today.

Saving money in the Midwest and South is easier than in the West and Northeast.

How to find the best high-yield savings account in times of high inflation

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

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Stagflation is an economic “super villain,” bringing high inflation and unemployment.

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

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

Here’s how to optimize your saving strategy in a tough economy.

In case of a potential emergency, it pays to be financially prepared.

Half of those same households report having taken on more debt.

Here’s what the online bank is offering to help customers boost their savings and meet financial goals.

These common mistakes are costing us a huge chunk of change.

Nearly 3 in 10 adults would be at a loss if they suddenly needed to cover a costly expense.

Many Americans are adding nothing to their savings. These are the biggest reasons.

A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

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.

Check out the 13 different types of checking accounts.

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.