Banking

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

Here are differences between CDs and share certificates, and which one to choose.

Keeping your savings in a bank down the street may seem like the obvious play, but there may be real downsides for doing so.

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

Everything you need to know about opening an account.

Take these steps to ensure you’re choosing a bank that fits your individual needs.

Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

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

Keeping your savings in a bank down the street may seem like the obvious play, but there may be real downsides for doing so.

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

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

Expect yields to continue trending downward in 2026.

A savings account can be a great tool to teach your child about money. Here are a few of our favorites.

It’s important to find the right accounts for your emergency savings.

Here’s how much $10,000 in a high-yield savings account can earn you.

For many of us, saving money feels like an uphill battle.

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

Here are differences between CDs and share certificates, and which one to choose.

Everything you need to know about opening an account.

Certificates of deposit offer peace of mind, but they’re not without some drawbacks.

In 2024, three Federal Reserve rate cuts spurred declining yields on many deposit accounts, although savers were able to benefit from locking in strong yields on certificates of deposit (CDs). While the [...]

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

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

Currently, you can lock in annual percentage yields (APYs) on certificates of deposit (CDs) at and slightly above 4% with many nationally available CDs. Only a select few financial institutions offer promotional [...]

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

Expect yields to continue trending downward in 2026.

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

Investing with mutual funds is an easy way to build a diversified portfolio. Here’s what you need to know.

These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.

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

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

With interest rates somewhat volatile, it’s important to shop around for the best money market mutual funds.

Here’s what you need to know about interest checking accounts.

Here are top accounts for features like ATM fee waivers, overdraft forgiveness and more.

Learn the key characteristics of certified checks and how they differ from other types of payments.

Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.

Bank of America offers perks beyond basic banking, including museum passes, cash back deals and $300 new account bonuses.

If you don’t have a bank account, check-cashing services offer access to your money, at a cost.

We all use our checking accounts for the basic purposes — direct deposit of our paychecks, paying monthly bills and making debit card purchases. And while usually you’re seeing money leave your checking [...]

Stay on top of your money with the right balance between your checking and savings.