7 questions to ask before choosing a checking account
Opening a checking account is easy. Finding the right one is the hard part.
4 min read
Sep 22, 2022
Libby Wells is a part-time editor at Bankrate. Previously, she was Bankrate's chief copy editor and a credit card reporter. Libby spent most of her career as a newspaper journalist and has more than 30 years of experience as a writer and editor.
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Capital One savings account rates
Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s yields.
1 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
Marcus by Goldman Sachs savings account rates
Here’s what you need to know about the online bank’s savings payouts.
1 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
Pros and cons of credit unions
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks to decide if a credit union is right for you.
3 min read Sep 16, 2022 -
Best 3-year CD rates – September 2022
There’s more to a top three-year CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.
7 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
Best 18-month CD rates – September 2022
An 18-month CD may provide the right balance for your needs.
10 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
Best 6-month CD rates – September 2022
As rates rise, a short-term CD could help you take advantage of increasing yields.
8 min read Sep 13, 2022 -
Chase savings account rates
Chase offers two main savings account options: standard and premier relationship accounts.
1 min read Sep 09, 2022 -
Selling a home in Massachusetts
Sale inventory is low in the Bay State, particularly in the Boston metro area, so every new property listed will capture attention.
10 min read Sep 09, 2022 -
Buying a house in Massachusetts: A how-to
Buying a home in Massachusetts can put you in some of the most beautiful parts of New England. Here’s what you need to know.
10 min read Sep 09, 2022 -
Historical CD interest rates: 1984-2022
Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.
6 min read Sep 02, 2022 -
Best 3-month CD rates — September 2022
The top 3-month CD rates pay nearly six times the national average.
7 min read Sep 01, 2022 -
Best 1-month CD rates — September 2022
Great one-month CD rates may be scarce, but depositors have other reasons to invest in them.
6 min read Aug 31, 2022 -
What is an investment property?
It’s real estate purchased for a financial return. Here’s how to pick a money maker, vs a money pit.
5 min read Aug 26, 2022 -
Property taxes: What are they and how do I calculate them?
Everything you need to know about this local tithe, one of the biggest expenses of homeownership.
4 min read Aug 26, 2022 -
Selling a home in Georgia
It’s a good time to sell a Georgia peach of a home. Median sale prices here have increased by nearly 20 percent over the past year.
11 min read Aug 25, 2022 -
10 types of savings accounts: Where to save your money
The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.
5 min read Aug 25, 2022 -
Buying a house in Georgia: A how-to
Whether you want the big-city energy of Atlanta or a more laid-back Southern vibe, the Peach State can provide.
11 min read Aug 25, 2022 -
How do credit scores impact the cost of PMI?
How private mortgage insurance can vary in cost depending on your credit score.
3 min read Aug 11, 2022 -
Money market accounts: Are they safe?
Short answer? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.
3 min read Aug 11, 2022