Banking

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

Breaking up with your old bank need not be a heartbreaking process. Here’s how.

With a bit of planning, you can reduce your grocery bill. Here’s how.

Businesses may now be starting to pass along higher costs from tariffs to consumers.

Learn how to earn the highest interest rates on a savings account.

Prices rise and fall all the time in the U.S. economy. It’s not always inflation.

Bankrate’s list of all the failed banks in every U.S. state from 2009 to 2025.

If you have $10,000 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

With a bit of planning, you can reduce your grocery bill. Here’s how.

Learn how to earn the highest interest rates on a savings account.

Tariff concerns will likely cause the Fed to hold rates steady at its July meeting.

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

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

Here’s how multiple savings accounts can help you reach your financial goals.

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

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

If you have $10,000 to invest in a CD right now, here’s how much you could earn.

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

A one-year CD can be a safe and worthwhile option, especially turning to high-yielding online banks or credit unions.

Here’s the lowdown on no-penalty CDs, and how they differ from regular CDs.

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.

Here’s the lowdown on no-penalty CDs, and how they differ from regular CDs.

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.

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.