Banking

Coins sitting around in an overloaded jar could be put to better use. Here’s how.

Knowing bank holiday schedules can help you avoid delays on necessary transactions.

Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks to decide if a credit union is right for you.

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

Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.

This type of account can offer a low-risk way to earn a high yield.

A money market account is like a parking spot for cash, but with a few guardrails.

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

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

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

You’ve matured, but those savings bonds from childhood may still need more time.

For savers, here’s what to consider when the Fed lowers interest rates.

Get ahead of your savings by raising your rate by an amount you prefer. Here’s how.

Compare the best high-yield savings rates as of September 16, 2025.

It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a main line of defense against unfair banking practices — has been dramatically scaled back under the Trump administration. In May 2025, Congress overturned [...]

Find out which CD term is best for your financial goals in a lower rate environment.

Know the two major benefits of opening a CD now, even as interest rates decline.

All CDs have one thing in common: They’re among the safest places to park your cash.

Learn how CD ladders and partial withdrawals can be used to fund emergency savings.

Withdrawing your money from a CD before the term ends can be costly.

It’s possible to leverage the money in your CDs to grow your emergency savings.

You can find a CD account that significantly out-earns the national average if you shop around among banks.

There’s still time to lock in a high-yielding CD as the Fed cuts rates.

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

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

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Ally’s money market account offers a high APY, no minimum deposit or monthly fee.

$10,000 high-yield savings vs. $10,000 money market account: Here’s which earns more

These four types of bank accounts can help you meet your financial goals.

Here’s the lowdown on no-penalty CDs, and how they differ from regular CDs.

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

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

Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.

Tired of paying fees? Here are seven ideas to get around paying them.

The amount of time for a check to clear can vary from check to check.

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

If you overdraw your account frequently, then overdraft protection could be a good way to avoid hefty overdraft fees.

Check out the 13 different types of checking accounts.

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