Banking

American Express Platinum Concierge offers help with everything from dinner reservations to the perfect gift.

Both cards can offer you a lot of cash back bang for your buck.

Learn how to track down unclaimed life insurance policies and secure your payout.

Learn how laddering life insurance can be a money-saving strategy.

Both cards offer flexible rewards, but one has a higher rewards potential overall.

If you’re looking for a low-maintenance, flat-rate cash back card, consider this card.

Tune in to Bankrate’s live coverage of the Fed’s first rate cut since 2020.

The Federal Reserve announced that it’s lowering interest rates following its September 17-18 meeting.

Big banks pay just 0.01% APY while online banks offer 4% or more. Your $10,000 could earn over $800 more over two years.

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

The best account to save your money will vary by your goal.

A savings account can be a great tool to teach your child about money. Here are a few of our favorites.

High-yield savings rates fluctuate over time. Let’s explore what causes that.

The top high-yield savings accounts are currently earning APYs of 5 percent and greater.

Savers can stash their cash in a brokerage these days to rack up returns.

Interest is the price you pay to borrow money or the cost you charge to lend money.

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

A CD ladder lets savers benefit from higher rates without locking up all your money in long-term CDs.

Take a look at the days when CDs were offering investors double-digit returns.

Sometimes paying an early withdrawal penalty on a CD isn’t a bad idea.

The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first meeting of 2026, keeping borrowing costs in a target range of 3.5-3.75%. This decision (supported by a 10-2 vote) pauses a streak of three [...]

CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Find out what happens to CDs that are set to mature.

Here are differences between CDs and share certificates, and which one to choose.

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.

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

How Reg. D impacts your savings account and why it pays to check with your bank.

CD terms can range from three months to five years. Learn which one is right for you.

Expect yields to continue trending downward in 2026.

Investing with mutual funds is an easy way to build a diversified portfolio. Here’s what you need to know.

These accounts sound similar, but there are some key differences to know.

Here are simple steps to take to avoid paying checking account fees.

Consumers without a bank account face hurdles when trying to cash a check.

This old-school way of paying is still in demand. Here’s everything you need to know.

Over time, ATM fees have climbed. Here’s what you need to know.

Finding the account number on a check is easy — if you know where to look.

Checks aren’t as ubiquitous as they once were, but you may still have to write one.

Knowing your ATM withdrawal limits can make a sudden need for cash easier to handle.

Mobile apps make managing your money a snap and mobile alerts can help protect it.