Banking

Tariffs risk fueling more inflation — and weighing on economic growth.

The National Credit Union Administration is similar to the FDIC, which covers banks.

Here’s what you need to know about how money orders work.

There are a handful of numbers you should track for your financial health and well-being. A few you might already know about – your credit score and your net worth, for example. But you should also know [...]

As the old saying goes: What goes up, must come down. But in the case of annual percentage yields (APYs), we might have a bit more air time. While APYs on deposit accounts may have come down from their [...]

Some knowledge and planning can help you avoid paying fees for out-of-network ATMs.

Electronic checks (eChecks) offer a digital alternative to traditional paper checks, allowing you to make payments directly from your checking account online. Learn how eChecks work, when to use them, [...]

The gender pay gap impacts all women, but not in the same way.

There are a handful of numbers you should track for your financial health and well-being. A few you might already know about – your credit score and your net worth, for example. But you should also know [...]

As the old saying goes: What goes up, must come down. But in the case of annual percentage yields (APYs), we might have a bit more air time. While APYs on deposit accounts may have come down from their [...]

Comparing savings rates can ensure you get the best return on your savings.

Here’s what you need to know about tapping into your emergency fund.

After facing a rent increase, I’m moving to Washington, D.C. to save $24,000 over two years.

Get the latest rates on top-yielding money market accounts.

The APY percentage shows how much an account earns per year. Here’s what you need to know.

Take these simple steps to jumpstart your savings plan for a new car.

Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

Add-on CDs can offer more flexibility than a traditional CD.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.

If you have $25,000 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

When policymakers and investors seek economic insight, they often use a tool called the yield curve. A yield curve measures the spread between yields on short- and long-term maturity bonds over time. It’s [...]

Find out what happens to CDs that are set to mature.

Everything you need to know about opening an account.

Money market funds are available from several different brokers and fund managers.

Here are some of the best savings accounts you can sign up for as a business owner.

Find the right business savings account to help your company’s money grow.

Learn why you need to check your APY.

Many of these banks offer low-fee accounts and higher yields than some of the biggest banks.

The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.

These credit unions offer great rates and top-notch features — and many make it easy to join.

CDs and MMAs can pay competitive rates, but they have different drawbacks and benefits.

Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.

Online bill pay can add convenience and security to managing your routine bills.

Depositing cash into someone’s account isn’t always possible, but there are options.

The rule provides a framework for settling unauthorized debit-card transactions.

Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.

Withdrawing cash at an out-of-network ATM? Be prepared to pay more than ever.

Convenient access to your cash often comes at a price — and sometimes it’s a very high one.

Not all checking accounts are created equal.