Banking

The Fed looks poised to leave rates alone in July but signal cuts are coming soon.

Americans still have a ways to go to fully recover their purchasing power.

Rate cuts are coming. Just don’t call this a low-rate environment just yet.

Wages are on pace to fully recover from inflation by the second quarter of 2025.

As the old saying goes: “Everything is bigger in Texas.” And that’s also true of your list of options when choosing a bank or credit union in the state.

Online checking accounts stand out for different features. Here’s our top picks.

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.

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

Here’s how to save money and get the most bang for your buck.

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

Savers can still earn yields on deposit accounts that are outpacing inflation, even as some yields have decreased recently as banks anticipate a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. One such option [...]

How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.

Working as a freelancer requires a new approach to saving money. Here’s how.

No matter your age, these tips can help you improve your financial situation.

Whether you hope to buy a home or just rent for a while, a solid savings plan is the key to finally moving out of your parents’ house.

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

These seven banks and credit unions offer competitive rates on CDs for businesses.

Consider these important factors before investing in bonds and CDs.

Now is still a good time to consider CDs for your portfolio. Here are five reasons.

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

If you think rates may rise again soon, a bump-up CD could be what you’re looking for.

A one-year CD can be a safe and worthwhile option, especially turning to high-yielding online banks or credit unions.

Some CDs require a minimum deposit of $100,000, but these accounts are not for everyone.

How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.

Not sure how to get started investing with mutual funds? We’ll help you understand the basics.

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

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

The name of the game with compound interest is time — the more of it you have, the bigger the payoff.

Lay away cash for an emergency or short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.

Our picks provide customers with almost everything they need to bank in the branch, at home or on the road.

Expect savings and money market account yields to slide lower, but they still should outpace inflation

Your bank accounts have two separate balances: the current balance and the available balance. Here’s the distinction.

Knowing your ATM withdrawal limits can make a sudden need for cash easier to handle.

This old-school way of paying is still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.

Overdraft protection can be a helpful and convenient tool to avoid paying a steeper overdraft fee.

Your banking past has come back to haunt you. Here’s how to ask for a second chance.

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

There’s a right way to handle old checks. The wrong way can cost you.

Here’s how these two bank fees compare and how to best avoid them.