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Banking

Review, compare different types of bank accounts and make the most of your bank.

How to Change Banks

Switching banks doesn't have to be messy.

By Esther Trattner

How — and Why — to Put Your Money in CDs

You'll earn better interest, if you can deal with having your money locked up for months or years.

By Doug Whiteman

What Is a High-Yield Checking Account? How Do You Get One?

Some checking accounts allow you to earn decent money with your money.

By Richard Glunt

Latest Articles

APR vs. APY: Why You Need to Know the Difference

By MoneyWise | 01.13.2020
Here's Why You Need a Separate Savings Account

By Rona Richardson | 01.13.2020
Wise Up on Compound Interest: A Powerful Force for Saving

By Rudro Chakrabarti | 01.13.2020
Why and How to Create Your Emergency Fund

By Neve Gotshalk | 01.13.2020
Learn How to Write a Check — in 6 Simple Steps

By Doug Whiteman | 01.11.2020
The Best Savings Rates

By MoneyWise | 01.09.2020
What's a High-Yield Savings Account? And How Do You Get One?

By Esther Trattner | 01.09.2020
How to Transfer Money Between Banks

By Esther Trattner | 01.02.2020
The Best Way to Exchange Currency

By Esther Trattner | 01.02.2020
How to Choose the Right 529 College Savings Plan

By Doug Whiteman | 12.14.2019
How to Cancel a Check: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions

By Esther Trattner | 12.13.2019
How and Where to Cash a Personal Check

By Esther Trattner | 12.12.2019
How to Get a Certified Check

By Esther Trattner | 12.12.2019
What Is Libor, and How Does It Affect You?

By MoneyWise | 12.03.2019
5 Key Finance Basics That Most People Get Wrong

By Esther Trattner | 12.02.2019
7 Not-So-Essentials That Are Draining Your Bank Account

By Esther Trattner | 12.02.2019
Should You Give a Postdated Check as a Gift?

By Esther Trattner | 11.30.2019
How to Send Money to Someone Without a Bank Account

By Esther Trattner | 11.28.2019
How to Open a Bank Account

By Caitlin Cochrane | 10.30.2019
Checking vs. Savings Accounts: Do You Need Both?

By Caitlin Cochrane | 10.14.2019
What the Heck Is the Yield Curve? And What Is It Telling Us?

By Doug Whiteman | 10.11.2019
APR vs. Interest Rate: What's the Difference?

By Sarah Cunnane | 10.10.2019
This Big Bank Has Joined the Payday Loans Game

By Doug Whiteman | 10.04.2019
Many People Don’t Know These Basic Money Terms. Do You?

By Esther Trattner | 10.03.2019
You Won't Believe What 40% of Americans Would Do With $10K

By Rona Richardson | 10.03.2019
What Are Overdraft Fees? And How Do You Avoid Them?

By Caitlin Cochrane | 09.29.2019
What Is a Checking Account?

By Sarah Cunnane | 09.26.2019
These Clues Tell You It's Time to Break Up With Your Bank

By Neve Gotshalk | 08.22.2019
APY: What Is It Exactly?

By Rudro Chakrabarti | 08.16.2019
What Is APR — and Why Should You Care?

By Doug Whiteman | 08.16.2019
All the Major Types of Bank Accounts Explained

By Neve Gotshalk | 08.02.2019
You Can Still Find Free Checking. Here's Where to Look

By MoneyWise | 07.24.2019
How to Teach Your Kids About Saving Money (Even if You Need a Little Help Yourself)

By Shannon Quinn | 06.24.2019
Should You Get a Senior Checking Account?

By Rudro Chakrabarti | 04.11.2019
What Is a Savings Bond?

By Richard Glunt | 04.10.2019
Goodbye Piggy Bank: 9 Better Ways to Get Kids Saving

By Neve Gotshalk | 03.19.2019
Bank Your Tax Refund, Win a Cash Prize?

By Robin Saks Frankel | 02.02.2019

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