Banking

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

Banking Basics

How the Fed’s rate moves impact you

The Fed impacts almost every financial decision you make.

9 min read

What to expect from Fed meeting

The Fed is weighing how much more it needs to slow the economy.

9 min read

Online vs brick-and-mortar banks

Keeping your savings in a bank down the street may seem like the obvious play, but there may be real downsides for doing so.

5 min read

TD Bank CD rates

Here’s everything you need to know about TD Bank’s CD rates.

2 min read

Editor's Picks

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What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?

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Current CD rates — January 2023

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Preview of the Fed meeting: Brace for smaller rate hikes as inflation begins to slow

9 min read

5 benefits of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike

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How much is higher inflation hurting you? Here’s how to estimate

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Banking

Brick-and-mortar banks vs. online banks: Pros and cons

5 min read

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How much money you could be missing out on with a low-APY savings account

2 min read

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What you should (and shouldn’t) store in a safe deposit box

5 min read

Latest Articles

Citizens Bank CD rates

Looking for a CD? Here’s what Citizens Bank will pay you.

1 min read Dec 22, 2022
6 things to do if you lose your wallet

Losing your wallet can be reduced to a minor inconvenience if you know what to do.

5 min read Dec 22, 2022
American Express savings account rates

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

1 min read Dec 22, 2022
How to save money fast: 20 ways

These simple moves can help build a cash cushion.

6 min read Dec 21, 2022
How much will the Fed raise rates in 2023? Here’s what experts are saying

Interest rates have an even greater chance of rising higher than 5-5.25% in 2023.

7 min read Dec 21, 2022
Navy Federal Credit Union savings account rates

Navy Federal offers a basic savings option and two types of money market savings accounts.

2 min read Dec 21, 2022
USAA Bank savings account rates

USAA offers a modest savings APY, and it’s much less than what you can find at top-yielding banks.

1 min read Dec 21, 2022
PNC Bank savings account rates

Here’s everything you need to know about PNC’s payout on savings accounts.

2 min read Dec 21, 2022
PNC Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the bank’s yields on CDs.

2 min read Dec 21, 2022
Truist Bank CD rates

Newly formed Truist offers four terms of CDs with uncompetitive rates.

1 min read Dec 21, 2022
USAA Bank CD rates

USAA offers a range of CD terms, but don’t expect big returns.

1 min read Dec 21, 2022
Truist savings rates

Need a savings account? Here’s what the newly created Truist bank pays.

2 min read Dec 21, 2022
Wells Fargo CD rates

Wells Fargo offers three terms of CDs. Here’s what you need to know about minimum balances, fees and more.

1 min read Dec 21, 2022
Discover Bank CD rates

Everything you need to know about the online bank’s CD rates.

1 min read Dec 21, 2022
Marcus by Goldman Sachs savings account rates

Here’s what you need to know about the online bank’s savings payouts.

1 min read Dec 21, 2022
The average amount in U.S. savings accounts – how does your cash stack up?

Many households have too little saved to survive job loss or other emergencies.

5 min read Dec 21, 2022
Tax considerations for certificate of deposit (CD) investors

Taxes on CD interest aren’t always clear-cut. Here’s what you need to know.

3 min read Dec 21, 2022
5 tips to earn the highest interest rate on a savings account

You may have to do some research, but it’s not hard to find a decent savings account rate.

3 min read Dec 21, 2022
When will the Fed stop raising rates? Maybe not as soon as you think

Borrowing rates are likely going to top 5 percent before the Fed calls it quits.

7 min read Dec 21, 2022
What is a savings account? Definition, how they work

Here’s everything you need to know about savings accounts.

6 min read Dec 20, 2022