Banking

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

Banking Basics

What is a cash management account?

Here’s what to know about the checking and savings account alternative.

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Getting the best MMA rate

Follow these simple steps to earn competitive rates on your shorter-term savings.

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How to open a CD

Everything you need to know about opening an account.

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What is a digital wallet

It may not be time to ditch your physical wallet just yet, but digital wallets offer several benefits.

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What to do when a CD matures

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at congressional hearing.

Will Biden reappoint Powell as Fed chair? Here’s the latest and what experts are saying

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List of failed banks: 2009-2021

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Best IRA CD rates for October 2021

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Current CD rates — October 2021

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Survey: Free checking accounts on the rise as total ATM fees fall

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How is the U.S. economy doing? 4 key areas to watch as Delta variant holds back recovery

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Best no-penalty CD rates for October 2021

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Latest Articles

Best cash management accounts in October 2021

As fees decline, brokers and robo-advisors are competing on feature-rich services to differentiate themselves.

4 min read Oct 01, 2021
Inflation: What’s causing it, when it might slow down and what you can do about it

The pandemic upended everything, and your wallet wasn’t spared.

3 min read Sep 30, 2021
What is the average interest rate for savings accounts?

You can easily find a bank that’s offering an APY much higher than the national average.

3 min read Sep 29, 2021
Best 3-month CD rates — October 2021

The top 3-month CD rates pay nearly six times the national average.

6 min read Sep 29, 2021
Best 10-year CD rates — October 2021

Locking up your savings for a decade may be a smart move in some limited circumstances.

5 min read Sep 29, 2021
Best 1-month CD rates — October 2021

Great one-month CD rates may be scarce, but depositors have other reasons to invest in them.

5 min read Sep 29, 2021
Best 1-year credit union CD rates — October 2021

These credit unions pay nearly three times the average yield on a 12-month CD.

8 min read Sep 29, 2021
Zero-coupon CDs: What they are and how they work

Here’s everything you need to know about zero-coupon CDs.

3 min read Sep 24, 2021
10 types of savings accounts: Where to save your money

The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.

6 min read Sep 23, 2021
Bump-up CDs: What they are and how they work

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

3 min read Sep 22, 2021