Got $1,000 in the Bank? Here Are 8 Things You Need to Do Next

on February 8, 2024

Finally saved up $1,000 or more? Well done. Here are some ways to find a lot more and some clever ideas to invest what you have.

Of All the Fees You Pay, This Is the Worst

on July 19, 2021

What’s the most maddening fee you pay? To check your luggage? Use an ATM? Not even close.

The 13 Best Bank Account Bonuses for February 2021

on February 2, 2021

Open a new savings or checking account, and you could wind up with an extra $200 or $300 — or more.

10 Tips to Get More Bang From Your Bank

on July 22, 2020

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

9 Major Banks Offering Help With Bills During the Pandemic

on April 27, 2021

Help ranges from deferred credit card payments to fee-free CD withdrawals.

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?

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