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• Survey: Free checking accounts on the rise as total ATM fees fall

  Bankrate’s annual checking study finds that for the sixth straight year there the number of free checking accounts have increased. But the total overdraft fee did increase.

  7 min read Oct 20, 2021

  

• Passbook and statement savings rates

  A comparison of interest rates in passbook savings accounts and statement savings accounts across the country.

  4 min read Oct 19, 2021

  

• What is a cash management account?

  Here’s what to know about the checking and savings account alternative.

  4 min read Oct 18, 2021

  

• 6 ways to get the best money market account rate

  Follow these simple steps to earn competitive rates on your shorter-term savings.

  4 min read Oct 18, 2021

  

• How is the U.S. economy doing? 4 key areas to watch as Delta variant holds back recovery

  Experts are already downgrading their growth forecasts.

  7 min read Oct 14, 2021

  

• Best no-penalty CD rates for October 2021

  Not sure when you’ll need to access your money? These CDs may be a good fit.

  4 min read Oct 14, 2021

  

• Best 5-year CD rates — October 2021

  Here’s why the best 60-month CDs are more versatile than you might think.

  14 min read Oct 14, 2021

  

• Best 4-year CD rates — October 2021

  These top 48-month CDs pay more than 2.5 times the national average rate.

  7 min read Oct 14, 2021

  

• Best business checking accounts – October 2021

  Not paying fees and an easy way to bank should all be priorities. Here are some of our favorites.

  9 min read Oct 14, 2021

  

• Best 2-year CD rates — October 2021

  Shop around before you buy a CD. The best rates may pay a little more than 3 times what your local bank pays.

  9 min read Oct 14, 2021