Bank Deals Blog: Deposits Education and Strategies

“It’s not like Social Security will be there when I retire, anyways.” You’ve probably heard it before. According to a DepositAccounts survey, chances are you’ve even said it yourself.

Among our nonretired survey respondents, 59% say...

If you are trying to choose between a bank and a credit union, you will need to understand some key differences. The main distinction is that a bank is typically a...

When life throws you a curveball, it’s nice to have some emergency savings to fall back on. A rainy day fund can provide welcome relief when an unexpected expense crops up.

Banks and other financial institutions play a big role in our lives, as they are often responsible for both holding our hard-earned savings and lending us money when we need it....

Series I bonds are government-issued savings bonds that earn interest through a combination of a fixed rate and a variable, inflation-adjusted rate that changes every six months. Series I bond rates are currently 3.98% through Oct. 31, 2025. The...

A money order is a prepaid check that allows you to safely send and receive guaranteed funds. Learn more about this convenient form of payment, including how it works...

A market-linked certificate of deposit (CD) is a financial product with returns tied to the performance of a specific market index, such as the S&P 500. Unlike a traditional CD, which pays a fixed interest rate, a market-linked CD...

A Patriot Bond was a special-edition Series EE savings bond the U.S. government issued between 2001 and 2011. Patriot Bonds were issued at a 50% discount off their face value and were set to mature over...