Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

The CFPB released information on thousands of complaints against providers of checking, savings and other bank services. Here are some key takeaways.

Ben Bernanke, Martin Greunberg and four other top regulators are named in a new lawsuit for the unsuccessful enactment of the Volcker rule.

The FDIC proposed a new rule that would clarify FDIC-insurance status of deposits in foreign branches of U.S. banks.

When deposit rates do recover, CD rates will lead the pack, one expert says.

CD rates vary a lot across the country. Though rate decisions are based on a number of factors, it all comes down to whether the bank needs more deposits.

Competition for online savings deposits is heating up — a turnaround for rates that have been declining.

The amount of money in CD accounts is at its lowest point in more than 30 years.

Bank of America unveiled consumer travel rewards cards for the casual traveler and the well-heeled.

One Florida bank is offering CD investors a brand-new Mercedes for opening up a $1 million CD.

One veteran financial columnist suggests readers would be better off buying a high-mileage car than a CD.