Budgeting basics

Walk away with stacks of cash just for opening a checking or savings account.

Managing your finances and choosing the right bank can be daunting, especially in a state as big and diverse as Florida.

I’ve been in financial services for nearly 14 years and have helped customers with the most common deposit products, but this month was the first time I opened a certificate of deposit (CD) for myse [...]

Savers can still earn yields on deposit accounts that are outpacing inflation, even as some yields have decreased recently as banks anticipate a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. One such option [...]

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

Online bill pay can add convenience and security to managing your routine bills.

Depositing cash into someone’s account isn’t always possible, but there are options.

Despite strong economic indicators, many Americans are experiencing a “vibecession.”

Here’s a helpful guide to how much you need in savings over the course of your life.

Creating a timeline is a useful way to plan and meet all your financial goals.

An emergency fund is an essential part of a solid financial plan.

It’s important to find the right home for your emergency savings.

Use this challenge to stash more cash toward your savings goals.

Monthly budgets are popular because many expenses, such as rent and bills, occur monthly.

Rainy day and emergency funds differ but together provide a sound financial plan.

Should you let these fintechs automate your budgeting?

Interest rates are on the rise. Follow these tips to find a savings account that can keep up.

A new Bankrate survey also finds 1 in 4 Americans is open to buying a home in 2017.

1 in 4 Americans has no savings, our survey finds. Here’s how stashed cash can help.

Impatience with income has led to a wavering sense of financial security in the U.S.

20% of Americans don’t have any savings, but millennials buck the trend.

Finances can be complicated for those 40 and up. Here’s how to make your 40s fabulous.

When we asked people how much they save, the answer was surprising.

You started the year with financial goals but haven’t kept up. Now’s the time to recommit.