Banking

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the U.S. economy to its knees.

Stimulus checks have arrived, but more support is needed from political leaders, consumers say.

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

It could take years for growth and unemployment to return to where they were before the pandemic.

The Fed’s biggest priority should be making sure as little as possible breaks on the way down.

Talk your way out of a charge — or get someone else to do it for you.

The branch is closed. Challenger banks see their moment.

Your money is safe as long as there’s federal deposit insurance.

The APY percentage shows how much an account earns per year. Here’s what you need to know.

Getting into the habit of paying yourself first is hard. Here are some ideas to help you start.

Financial markets may drop lower, but APYs on high-yield savings remain high.

Looking for a stable way to pay off your debts with money left to save? Read on.

If you have over $25,000 in your savings account, consider these strategies.

Savings yields topping inflation could let you hold onto your purchasing power.

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

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

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.

Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.

Callable CDs can offer a higher yield than traditional CDs, but there’s a catch.

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

CDs come in many varieties, making it easy to find one that meets your needs.

If you have $25,000 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

When policymakers and investors seek economic insight, they often use a tool called the yield curve. A yield curve measures the spread between yields on short- and long-term maturity bonds over time. It’s [...]

Short answer? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.

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

Our top 5 picks scored highly for access, range of products and digital options.

Earn more on your business cash with high-yield accounts offering competitive APYs.

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

Business money market accounts offer higher yields while maintaining access to funds.

Find the right business savings account to help your company’s money grow.

Learn why you need to check your APY.

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 [...]

Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering a switch to business checking.

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

Check out the 13 different types of checking accounts.

There are several ways to deposit a check — some are simpler than others.

The amount of time for a check to clear can vary from check to check.

Here are easy actions you can take to avoid the fee of get it waived.

Stop wasting time writing checks. Learn the faster, safer way to pay.