Banking

One of the most ubiquitous signs in a bank is “Member FDIC.” Here’s what it means.

A second-chance checking account is designed for those whose banking history may prevent them from opening a standard account. Those who apply for this account sometimes have past issues such as an unpaid [...]

Top savings APYs remain above 4%, with plenty of account options to choose from.

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

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

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

A slowdown may already be underway in the once formidable U.S. job market.

The best savings accounts for teenagers offer competitive rates and charge no fees.

Verizon and Openbank announced a partnership on Tuesday that gives Verizon customers a way to save money on their bill if they have an Openbank High Yield Savings account. Verizon customers can save money [...]

Emergency savings depleted? Here’s how to start replenishing it.

There are a handful of numbers you should track for your financial health and well-being. A few you might already know about – your credit score and your net worth, for example. But you should also know [...]

As the old saying goes: What goes up, must come down. But in the case of annual percentage yields (APYs), we might have a bit more air time. While APYs on deposit accounts may have come down from their [...]

Here’s what you need to know about tapping into your emergency fund.

After facing a rent increase, I’m moving to Washington, D.C. to save $24,000 over two years.

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

Sweeping changes at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) signal what would be a significant shift in banking regulation under the Trump administration. While regulatory changes might sound like [...]

Check out the latest CD rates from Bankrate’s weekly survey of banks and thrifts.

Currently, you can lock in annual percentage yields (APYs) on certificates of deposit (CDs) above 4 percent on many nationally available CDs, while a select few financial institutions offer promotional [...]

CDs can be a useful tool to save, but make sure to shop around for the right kind and bank for you.

If you’ve been thinking of getting a longer-term CD, you may want to make a move.

Here are differences between CDs and share certificates, and which one to choose.

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

Step-up CDs can help you potentially earn a higher rate of return later on.

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

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

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

Lay away cash for an emergency or short-term goals with a money market mutual fund.

These tips can help you manage your money more wisely and make you a bit richer.

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

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

How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.

A second-chance checking account is designed for those whose banking history may prevent them from opening a standard account. Those who apply for this account sometimes have past issues such as an unpaid [...]

Here are top accounts for features like ATM fee waivers, overdraft forgiveness and more.

Banks are cutting overdraft fees in response to consumers and regulators’ demands.

Spend money, pay bills, write checks or make fund transfers with a checking account.

Consumers without a bank account face hurdles when trying to cash a check.

Learn the key characteristics of certified checks and how they differ from other types of payments.

Knowing your limit before making a purchase can help you make smarter decisions.

Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.