Banking

From checking account details to bank reviews, debit card insights and more — you’ll find smart banking basics here.

Banking Basics

Certain windfalls are considered capital gains. Here’s how to determine what you’ll owe.

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The IRS is stepping up enforcement on potential tax evasion by looking more closely at who’s exchanging cryptocurrencies.

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Roth IRAs offer many advantages to retirement savers. Find the one that fits your needs.

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The ability to buy fractional shares is huge, especially for investors just starting out.

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How does a money market account work?

Savers, here’s everything you need to know about MMAs.

2 min read Apr 13, 2021
What is an IRA CD?

Planning for retirement? Here’s everything you need to know about IRA CDs.

4 min read Apr 13, 2021
TD Bank CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about TD Bank’s CD rates.

4 min read Jan 05, 2021
What is a high-yield savings account?

Here’s everything you need to know about high-yield savings accounts.

4 min read Apr 09, 2021
Bank of America checking accounts

Everything you need to know about B of A’s checking accounts.

5 min read Apr 08, 2021
How non-US citizens can open a bank account

The ability to open a checking and savings account can make a meaningful difference.

4 min read Apr 08, 2021
Current CD rates — April 2021

View current cd rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

2 min read Apr 08, 2021
Citibank CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about the bank’s CDs.

1 min read Apr 07, 2021
Best jumbo CD rates — April 2021

These CDs are for high rollers, but there’s good news for the rest of us, too.

8 min read Apr 05, 2021
Best business checking accounts — April 2021

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

9 min read Apr 05, 2021