Banking

These are the great bank accounts for new grads.

Bank customers are frustrated by fraud and looking for easier access to live help.

Before signing up for a 0 percent APR card, check out these little-known facts.

Many Gen Zers and millennials are relying financially on their parents.

Enjoy the advantages fintech banking offers while keeping your money safe and sound.

A no-spend challenge can help you save money.

Confused about finding an HSA? Use these tips to determine the best deal for you.

Your money doesn’t just sit in the bank. Here’s what it’s been up to.

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

Big banks pay just 0.01% APY while online banks offer 4% or more. Your $10,000 could earn over $800 more over two years.

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

A savings account can be a great tool to teach your child about money. Here are a few of our favorites.

High-yield savings rates fluctuate over time. Let’s explore what causes that.

The top high-yield savings accounts are currently earning APYs of 5 percent and greater.

Savers can stash their cash in a brokerage these days to rack up returns.

Interest is the price you pay to borrow money or the cost you charge to lend money.

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

Planning for retirement? Here’s what you need to know about IRA CDs.

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.

Sometimes paying an early withdrawal penalty on a CD isn’t a bad idea.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first meeting of 2026, keeping borrowing costs in a target range of 3.5-3.75%. This decision (supported by a 10-2 vote) pauses a streak of three [...]

CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Find out what happens to CDs that are set to mature.

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

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

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

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

CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Expect yields to continue trending downward in 2026.

Investing with mutual funds is an easy way to build a diversified portfolio. Here’s what you need to know.

These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.

Early access to direct deposited funds can make managing your budget a bit easier.

Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.

From no fees to online bill pay, here are the must-have checking account features.

Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.

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

This old-school way of paying is still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.

Over time, ATM fees have climbed. Here’s what you need to know.

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