Banking

From checking account details to bank reviews, debit card insights and more — you’ll find smart banking basics here.

Banking Basics

Getting hitched soon? Follow these simple steps to prepare for your big day.

Find out when banks have the option to close.

The Fed’s massive bond-buying program won’t last forever. Here’s what to expect once the taper begins.

Find out whether Wells Fargo’s savings accounts are for you.

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8 Ways to avoid monthly checking fees

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

4 min read Sep 20, 2021
September Fed meeting preview: What’s the next move for winding down pandemic support?

To taper or not to taper — that is the question.

6 min read Sep 20, 2021
How to save for a wedding

Getting hitched soon? Follow these simple steps to prepare for your big day.

4 min read Sep 16, 2021
How to save for college

Here’s what to know about the different accounts that can help you save for your kid’s college.

4 min read Sep 16, 2021
Current CD rates — September 2021

View current cd rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

2 min read Sep 16, 2021
How to save money for a car in 7 steps

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

5 min read Sep 14, 2021
10 Types of checking accounts

Not all checking accounts are created equal.

4 min read Sep 14, 2021
How to save for a house

These simple steps will help you get the homebuying process underway.

7 min read Sep 13, 2021
Discover Bank checking account

Here’s everything you need to know about the online bank’s checking account.

2 min read Sep 13, 2021
The repo market, explained — and why the Fed has pumped hundreds of billions into it

You might not know it, but the repo market is the bedrock for the financial system.

9 min read Sep 10, 2021