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• Current CD rates — January 2021

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

  2 min read Jan 14, 2021

  

• $2,000 stimulus check? Here’s how much cash could be on the way with a third payment

  Democrats’ newfound edge in the Senate makes the prospect of larger checks more realistic.

  6 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• Bankrate’s best banks and credit unions of 2021

  We analyzed thousands of data points to determine the best financial institutions in America.

  6 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• The best big banks of 2021

  Our picks provide customers with almost everything they need to bank in the branch, at home or on the road.

  4 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• The best online banks of 2021

  Our picks offer great rates, impressive digital tools and other features that make banking a breeze.

  7 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• The best regional banks of 2021

  Many of these banks offer low-fee accounts and higher yields than some of the biggest banks.

  8 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• The best credit unions of 2021

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

  6 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• Readers’ Choice winners for the best banks and credit unions

  Bankrate readers voted for their favorite banks and credit unions. Here are the winners.

  4 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• Survey: Those hit financially by COVID-19 paying 4 times more in bank fees

  Those hit financially by the pandemic saw average monthly charges for their checking account of $11.41.

  5 min read Jan 13, 2021

  

• Survey: Fewer than 4 in 10 Americans could pay a surprise $1,000 bill from savings

  Times are tough for many but nearly half of those polled expect improvement this year.

  5 min read Jan 11, 2021