Karen Bennett

Your bank or credit union may be a surprising source of help during unemployment or government furlough - but it's up to you to ask.

Whether you’re making payments online, using a debit card, or writing a physical check, a checking account is a necessity for most people. Here are some of the most-widely available types of checking accounts offered at banks and credit unions.

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

When the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, some banks follow suit by increasing rates on their high-yield savings accounts.

No matter the economic environment, there are ways to earn more on your money. Consider these strategies.

Online-only banks often earn you higher fees while charging less interest, but many don’t accept cash deposits. Here are the best online banks that do.

Check out Bankrate’s savings picks to help you start off on a long financial future.

Learn from Bankrate about the advantages of banking locally. Explore the benefits of community connections and personalized service at local banks.

It’s a low interest rate environment, but there are ways to earn more on your money.

As the Fed is cutting interest rates, consider these certificates of deposit (CDs).