Banking

How much money you keep at home depends on your personal situation, including your need for cash in everyday life as well as in an emergency situation. Elliot Pepper, CPA, CFP, MST, financial planner and [...]

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

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

You can get a money order from many places. Here’s what you need to know.

A second-chance checking account is designed for those whose banking history may prevent them from opening a standard account. Applicants sometimes have past problems such as an unpaid negative balance [...]

Linking bank accounts is a way to make it easier to transact between the two.

Now that the U.S. Mint is done producing pennies, what happens to consumer prices?

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

Verizon and Openbank announced a partnership on Tuesday that gives Verizon customers a way to save money on their bill if they have an Openbank High Yield Savings account. Verizon customers can save money [...]

Emergency savings depleted? Here’s how to start replenishing it.

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 [...]

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

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

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

The CFPB dropped its lawsuit alleging Capital One cheated customers out of interest.

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

Here’s how to proceed when your CD matures during falling rates.

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

Learn how you can lose money on a CD.

Savers, here are strategies to invest in CDs.

A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

A second-chance checking account is designed for those whose banking history may prevent them from opening a standard account. Applicants sometimes have past problems such as an unpaid negative balance [...]

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

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

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

Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.

Over time, ATM fees have climbed. Here’s what you need to know.

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