Bank Deals Blog

Understanding the protections that are in place for your hard-earned money is important. Both the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) and the Securities Investor Protection Corp. (SIPC) provide insurance to safeguard assets held...

If you feel that you’ve been treated unfairly by your bank or credit union, you may want to try to resolve the issue directly with the institution. But if you reach a dead end, then filing...

If you need to pay a bill with a future due date or make a purchase before you have the funds available, writing a postdated check could be an option. But what exactly is a postdated...

It can be a tough decision: Should you pay down debt or save money? Is it more important to focus first on shrinking your debt to save on interest, or should you prioritize saving enough cash...

The Fed Beige Book is a report outlining U.S. economic conditions that is published eight times a year by the Federal Reserve. It provides insights into regional economic conditions for the 12 Federal Reserve...

Keeping a stash of cash at home can provide a financial lifeline in an emergency if banks, ATMs or other financial institutions go offline. But how much cash should you keep at home to ensure you’re...

The median transaction account balance in the U.S. was $8,000 in 2022, according to the Federal Reserve Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF).

Letting that money sit may be enough for many Americans. But those who keep their money in...

A certificate of deposit, or CD, is a type of savings account that holds your money for a fixed term, such as six months or three years. In exchange, you earn interest in the...

Citi and Bank of America are two of the largest banks in the U.S., and both offer a wide variety of products and services. If you’re trying to choose between Citi or...