Banking

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

Banking Basics

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Losing a savings bond doesn’t mean it’s money lost. Here’s how to find it.

Setting aside pretax dollars in an HSA can help you defray future medical costs.

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Best banks for early direct deposit in 2022

Early access to direct deposited funds can make managing your budget a bit easier.

9 min read May 20, 2022
Best IRA CD rates – May 2022

Find the best IRA CD rates by comparing APY, term and minimum deposit requirements.

10 min read May 20, 2022
Discover Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the online bank’s CD rates.

1 min read May 20, 2022
VyStar Credit Union members locked out of accounts

Technology upgrades are at the heart of the outage, which has gone on for days.

1 min read May 19, 2022
Best business checking accounts – May 2022

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

8 min read May 19, 2022
What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?

You can easily find a bank that’s offering an APY much higher than the national average.

2 min read May 19, 2022
Current CD rates — May 2022

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

2 min read May 19, 2022
Capital One CD rates

Here’s everything savers need to know about Capital One’s CD rates.

1 min read May 19, 2022
Best 3-year CD rates – May 2022

There’s more to a top three-year CD than just the rates. Read the fine print before you buy.

9 min read May 18, 2022
Best 4-year CD rates – May 2022

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

9 min read May 18, 2022