Banking Basics

How to Transfer Money From One Bank to Another

Here's how to connect your accounts and move your funds around.

By Rudro Chakrabarti

Why Bank Sign-up Bonuses Aren’t Always a Sure Bet

Experts warn consumers should be careful.

By Danielle Antosz

84% Of Americans Are Opposed To The U.S. becoming Cashless

A new survey shows most Americans still want cash — even as cards dominate. Is relying on paper money smart, or just nostalgia?

By Chris Clark

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By Christy Bieber| 05.05.2025
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By Vawn Himmelsbach| 03.03.2025
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By Danielle Antosz| 02.24.2025
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By Aditi Ganguly| 02.10.2025
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By Danielle Antosz| 01.31.2025
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By William Koblensky Varela| 12.13.2024
I Just Got a Six-Figure Check That Is Too Large for Mobile Deposit — and I Have Nowhere to Put the Money in Person Because My Bank Is Online Only

By Maurie Backman| 11.23.2024
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By Danielle Antosz| 11.20.2024
This Long Island man lost his entire life savings after suspected debit card skimming scam — one year later, Chase bank still hasn’t reimbursed him. Here’s why

By Danielle Antosz| 11.18.2024
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By Christy Bieber| 10.31.2024
US Banks Are Closing Local Branches at a Rapid Pace — Here’s Why That Could Be a Problem for You (And It’s Not Just About Getting Cash Out)

By Maurie Backman| 10.30.2024
5 Secrets About Money American Banks Don’t Want You to Know

By Maurie Backman| 09.30.2024
Think America’s bank branches are useless? Not for 3 specific actions you should always take in person

By Lou Carlozo| 09.18.2024
‘Read the Fine Print’: US Banks Are Offering Up To $500 to Get You to Open a Checking Account — But You May Have to Jump Through Hoops to Get the Cash

By Chris Clark| 09.17.2024
Middle-class Americans keep falling for 2 money traps laid out by big bank

By Chris Clark| 09.09.2024
Sacramento senior, 66, found $6,000 in cash that she lost years ago, but her bank refused to accept the ‘deteriorated’ bills — how to deposit damaged or mutilated money

By Bethan Moorcraft| 07.29.2024
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By Christy Bieber| 07.12.2024
Here's What Your Bank Isn't Telling You About Credit Cards

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 05.31.2024
This is What Happens When You Deposit Too Much Cash at the Bank

By Bethan Moorcraft| 02.29.2024
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By Bethan Moorcraft| 02.06.2024
Emergency Fund 101: Guide To Saving For the Unexpected

By Doug Whiteman| 12.12.2023
Why Are Banks Closing So Many Branches?

By Douglas Warren| 11.14.2023
How to Switch Banks in 7 Easy Steps

By Esther Trattner| 10.17.2023
Teaching Kids to Save Money

By Shane Murphy| 10.13.2023
Getting Your Teen Started With a Bank Account

By Eric Rosenberg| 09.22.2023
Cryptocurrency Bank: Which Banks Offer Bitcoin and Other Cryptos?

By Steve Maslow| 08.21.2023
What Is a Cash Management Account?

By Shane Murphy| 08.08.2023
Do You Still Need an Emergency Fund?

By Kevin Mercadante| 06.16.2023
What Is FDIC Insurance? How Can It Protect My Accounts?

By Kara Perez| 06.16.2023
What Are Bank Reserves?

By Steve Maslow| 06.16.2023
The Future of Banking: Our Predictions For 2023

By Eric Rosenberg| 06.15.2023
US Banks with Highest Proportion of Uninsured Deposits

By Bethan Moorcraft| 05.15.2023
What Is APR and How Does it Work?

By Doug Whiteman| 05.12.2023
5 Types of Bank Accounts Explained

By Kevin Hamilton| 05.12.2023
What Is APY?

By Rudro Chakrabarti| 04.25.2023