This Is America’s Favorite National Bank

on December 4, 2019

A customer satisfaction survey reveals some surprising trends.

How to Switch Banks in 5 Steps

on February 26, 2019

Hate the service — or the interest rate — that you are getting at your bank? Here’s how to find a better institution.

10 Tips for Finding a Bank With More Bang for Your Buck

on November 6, 2018

You can save money and headaches by finding a better bank. Here’s what to consider and where to look.

Consumers Say These Are the 3 Best Online Banks

on October 6, 2018

Internet banks tend to offer better interest rates than traditional banks. These three also earned high marks for customer satisfaction.

How to Avoid Paying the 10 Most Annoying Fees

on October 5, 2018

Here’s how to make sure you’re not hit by unexpected charges on airline flights, at hotels and in daily financial transactions.

2-Minute Money Manager: Are Online, Internet-Only Banks Safe?

on April 14, 2020

Online-only, internet banks often pay much higher savings rates than traditional banks. But are they as safe?

The 10 Most Hated Banks of the Past Year

on February 19, 2018

Beware these financial institutions: They elicited more consumer complaints than any other banks in 2017.

7 Banks Offering Free Checking With No Minimums

on February 14, 2018

Fee-free checking still exists — you just have to know where to look.

This Bank Has Raised the Interest On Its Savings Account — Again

on July 12, 2018

Take this news as a reminder of how much more you can earn by shopping around.

The Best Banks for Your Money

on November 15, 2017

Your checking account could be earning as much as 1.25 percent in interest — more than 30 times higher than the national average. Here’s what you should consider before switching banks.

The 3 Most Common Credit Card Fees — and the Keys to Avoiding Them

on September 13, 2017

The vast majority of credit cards charge these fees — and they’re steep. Find out how to banish them from your statements for good.

The Best of Every Type of Bank for 2017

on January 11, 2017

One bank’s ability to “cater to any personal finance need” puts it on top.

Group Calls on Government to Limit Overdraft Fees

on May 5, 2016

A report from the Pew Charitable Trusts calls for feds to limit “very expensive short-term credit for vulnerable consumers.”

The Best of Every Type of Bank for 2016

on January 13, 2016

It might be a good time to start re-examining the rates your accounts are earning. Find out which banks are the best fit for your finances.

Ask Stacy: Should I File Bankruptcy? If I Do, Should I Feel Guilty?

on January 31, 2018

A reader has been advised to file bankruptcy but doesn’t feel right about avoiding her debts. Should she feel guilty about filing bankruptcy? Would you?

Gift Cards Have Lowered Fees and Bumped Up Consumer Protections

on November 18, 2015

Gift cards have become a favorite choice for the holidays. Now that more cards are low on fees and high on security, they’re also a consumer-friendly present this holiday season.

Millennials Vote With Their Feet on Choice of Banks

on November 17, 2015

Why many young Americans are dumping big banks and moving their money to smaller banks and credit unions.

Using the ATM? You’re Being Gouged by Record-High Fees

on October 6, 2015

Find out how much money you likely fork over each time you use an ATM that’s not affiliated with your bank.

Millions of Citibank Credit Card Users to Receive Refunds

on July 22, 2015

Find out if you’re owed a chunk of the $700 million the company must pay back for its dodgy marketing and billing tactics.

The Best and Worst Banks for Consumer Protections

on May 13, 2015

Only one of the 50 largest banks in the country earned a perfect score for its policies on overdrafts, disclosure and dispute resolution in a recent study. Who is it?

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