Banking Articles

This financial writer thinks savings account balances will shrink in the new year. Read on to see why.

The Fed announced a 50 basis point rate cut on Sept. 18, 2024, bigger than expected. See what it means for your finances and the economy.

Interest rate cuts are apt to drive CD rates downward. Read on to see if you should rush to open one.

Retirees have a few particular needs when opening a savings account. Make your retirement money last longer with a high-yield savings account.

We're likely to see lower rates on high-yield savings accounts soon. Read on to learn why you should breathe easy, even if your HYSA's rate falls.

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates by 0.25% at its September 2024 meeting. See how this affects your savings account -- and what you should do.

CDs are great for a lot of things. But read on to see why they're not the best place for your home down payment.

Seniors need liquid cash to avoid having to take money out of the market at a bad time. Read on to learn how CDs can help.

A CD can be a good investment choice in some situations, but there are other times when your money belongs in savings. Find out here how to decide.

As the Federal Reserve prepares for its first rate cut, CD rates are dropping. Here are five CDs that still have competitive APYs.

Keeping too much money in your checking account could lead to missed opportunities. Find out the golden number here.

The days of 5% CD rates are coming to a close. Read on to learn why one writer still isn't biting -- and where her spare cash is going instead.

Checking account bonuses offer extra cash, but they're not always easy to achieve. Here's what you need to know about Chase's competitive offer.

Are you a millennial who wants to open a new savings account? Here are some of the top features millennials love about Ally's online savings account.

If you have a low-interest mortgage, there's a mathematical reason to pay it off as slowly as possible. But is that the right move for you? Find out here.

A high interest rate is certainly a priority as I shop around for CDs. But it isn't my only priority. Read on to see why.

A lot of people are happy about 5% CD rates. But maybe you shouldn't be. Read on to see why.

There's nothing wrong with keeping $25,000 in an HYSA. But read on to learn how a balanced approach could help you earn higher yields.

Got $10,000? Read on to see if sticking it into a CD is a good move or not.

Bank account bonuses can make an account a lot more appealing. Check out four great offers from Chase to consider now.

The federal government received a report if you've ever withdrawn more than $10,000 from your bank account. Keep reading to learn why.

Reaching $1,000 in savings can be a big milestone, but it's even better when you realize that money can work for you. Here's how much it can grow.

Today's CD rates are pretty impressive. But read on to see why stocks are a better place for your money on a long-term basis.

Savers have gotten used to 5% CDs. Read on to see why they're unlikely to be available much longer.

Bank account bonuses can make a bank account offer much more tempting. Here are some of the best bonuses available today.