Banking
Building your savings is the first step toward building your wealth. This section covers information about deposit accounts such as savings, money market, checking and certificate of deposit. These accounts are the foundation of a strong financial plan and our articles will help you get the most of your savings. Additionally, check out related articles in these sections: investing, financial planning, and real estate and homeownership.
Savings is a subsection of asset management.
Who are the Mass Affluent and Why Big Banks Want You
Banks such as JP Morgan Chase, Citi, and Bank of America are rolling out the silver and fine china in the hopes of attracting a wealth segment that, heretofore, had been relegated to the masses while [...]
Best Banks with the Highest Interest Rate for Savings Account
Are you earning the most from your savings and money market deposit accounts? These accounts are the main pillars of a strong financial foundation, providing you with financial stability and helping you achieve your financial goals. [...]
Best High Interest Checking Account Rates
If you keep a lot of money in your checking account, moving your money to a high interest checking account may be a good move. Below is a list of nationally available highest yields checking accounts. [...]
What are ING Direct Sub-Accounts and How to Get the Most Out of Them?
I’ve been a customer of ING Direct since the early part of 2006. Thanks to the Federal Reserve pushing interest rates down to historic lows the bank is no longer able to offer the eye-popping interest [...]
Top 50 High Interest Savings Accounts and Money Market Rates
The following table lists banks and credit unions that offers the highest yield savings account and money market rates as of today. To get more information, you can follow the link to the bank website, or [...]
3 Main Types of Deposit Accounts, Which One Should You Choose?
There are three main types of deposit accounts you can use to save money for your financial goals. Depending on your needs, one or more of the accounts may be an ideal way for you to [...]
Comparing CDs, Peer-to-Peer Lending, and Reward Checking Accounts
Saving up a significant cash savings or an emergency fund capable of holding 12 months of living expenses is a Herculean effort in of itself. Once you have managed such a feat, the next question becomes [...]
Americans’ Savings Behavior and Credit Card Tips [Infographic]
Recently, BillShrink released an infographic about savings and credit card payoff trend based on their user data as a litmus test for Americans’ behavior. How much are Americans putting away in their savings? Based on their [...]
Best CD Rates, High Yield Certificate of Deposit Rates
The following is a list of the nationally available highest yields CD rates. In general, certificates of deposit (CDs) are great investments because your principal is protected by FDIC insurance and your interest rates are guaranteed. [...]
How to Beat New Bank Fees
Most banks had to change the way they do business when new regulations limited how financial institutions could charge their customers. The new laws, courtesy of the 2009 Credit CARD Act and the Dodd-Frank financial reform [...]
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