Banking Blog

New research from a famous behavioral economist shows people who wouldn’t steal cash might feel fine stealing money loaded on a prepaid debit card.

While these fraudsters probably won’t fool too many people, check fraud is serious business and costs banks close to $1 billion a year.

Parents need to model good financial habits and start age-appropriate conversations about money with their children.

Credit unions have more members than ever before. Is their increasing popularity having an impact on the banking industry?

A new study shows banks and credit unions are still hiding big fees in the long and complex disclosures they give out to checking account holders.

The Fed moved new capital rules for banks closer to final approval. While the rules may prevent the next banking crisis, they may also hike borrowing costs.

Big banks are making it easier for their customers to send each other money.

Cash is no longer king when it comes to retail purchases, as debit cards and credit cards continue their takeover of payments.

Vacations can be a trying time for debit-card users. Here are tips from bankers on how to avoid fraud …

Legislation would allow banks to mail out fewer privacy policy notices.