Banking

Everyone should have a savings account. But make sure you only use it for the goals you have and not when you’re strapped for cash. Here’s how to make your savings account untouchable.

A savings account is a type of bank account where you can store money and earn interest. A money market account is similar to a savings account but may have higher interest rates, a debit card, and check-writing privileges.

If you can afford to put away $1,400 per month, you could potentially save your first $100k in just 5 years. If that’s too much, aim for even half that (or whatever you can). Thanks to compound interest, just $700 per month could become $100k in 9 years.

If you’re a cash-user, knowing how to stop paying ATM fees is critical. Here are some of the best tips for avoiding these fees.

Chime has closed a number of customer accounts due to suspicious activity. Here’s what to know if your account has been impacted.

We often hear about the one in four Americans who have no emergency savings whatsoever, but that shouldn’t be an excuse not to start an emergency fund yourself. New research reveals which Americans are most prepared for a financial emergency: How are you doing?

You have the money in your checking account, but that doesn’t mean you can access it. It’s better to know your daily spending limit on your debit cards before you have an embarrassing moment at the store.

Ethical banks aim to differentiate themselves from their competitors by emphasizing their social and environmental commitments, their investments in local communities, and their consumer-friendly policies.

When you head to a new job, setting up direct deposit is an important step in getting paid. Learn how to set up direct deposit for your new job here.

Switching bank accounts seems complicated, but it’s only a three-step process: find a new bank, reroute your automatic transactions, then close your old account.