Banking

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

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

Here’s how multiple savings accounts can help you reach your financial goals.

One of the most ubiquitous signs in a bank is “Member FDIC.” Here’s what it means.

A second-chance checking account is designed for those whose banking history may prevent them from opening a standard account. Those who apply for this account sometimes have past issues such as an unpaid [...]

Top savings APYs remain above 4%, with plenty of account options to choose from.

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.

Here’s how multiple savings accounts can help you reach your financial goals.

Top savings APYs remain above 4%, with plenty of account options to choose from.

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

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

The best savings accounts for teenagers offer competitive rates and charge no fees.

Here’s how much $100,000 in a high-yield savings account can earn you.

Savings APYs remain high as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady.

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

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

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

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) above 4 percent on many nationally available CDs, while a select few financial institutions offer promotional [...]

CDs can be a useful tool to save, but make sure to shop around for the right kind and bank for you.

If you’ve been thinking of getting a longer-term CD, you may want to make a move.

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

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

Learn how to set your investment goals and discover which types of investments may make sense for each one.

Here’s how to respond to lower rates if you’re in the market for a CD or savings account.

One Bankrate experts suggest deposit yields may be close to bottoming out.

Consumers get more access to their savings at a time when they may urgently need it.

A second-chance checking account is designed for those whose banking history may prevent them from opening a standard account. Those who apply for this account sometimes have past issues such as an unpaid [...]

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

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

Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.

Consumers without a bank account face hurdles when trying to cash a check.

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

Knowing your limit before making a purchase can help you make smarter decisions.

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