Would you be upset if you found out your partner had a credit card you didn’t know about? On the flip side, have you ever fudged the numbers with your spouse about a recent shopping spree? Romantic relationships can come with mixed feelings about money. That’s why we asked more…
Key takeaways An emergency fund helps ensure you can handle unplanned expenses, whether from a job loss or a substantial car repair or medical bill. Saving three to six months’ worth of essential expenses is often recommended, but individual circumstances may require saving more or less. Automating savings and using…
VIEW press/Contributor/Getty Images Wells Fargo is a financial institution that offers its customers personal, small business, commercial, corporate and investment banking solutions. There are currently around 5,600 branches and 11,000 ATMs nationwide. Wells Fargo Bank near me You can find a Wells Fargo retail banking branch near you by using…
Key takeaways Mobile banking alerts detect fraud faster than manual monitoring. The sooner you report unauthorized activity, the greater your chance of full reimbursement under federal law. Low balance alerts help you avoid overdraft fees, which average $26.77 per transaction in 2025, according to Bankrate’s checking account survey. Essential alerts…
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Photo courtesy of Karen Bennett; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Currently, you can lock in annual percentage yields (APYs) on certificates of deposit (CDs) at and slightly above 4% with many nationally available CDs. Only a select few financial institutions offer promotional CDs that earn a 5% APY or greater, and…
Truist Bank, one of the top 10 commercial U.S. banks, offers deposit accounts, loans, mortgages, credit cards and more for both consumers and businesses. Its presence is marked by over 1,900 branch locations spread across 17 states and Washington, D.C. Truist near me If you’re on the lookout for a…
Key takeaways When selecting the best bank account for kids, prioritize accounts with no monthly maintenance fees or minimum balance requirements to maximize savings. Choose accounts that offer parental controls and educational tools so you can help guide your child’s financial education. Consider the age requirements and geographic and membership…
Willowpix/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways You can deposit money into someone else’s bank account via electronic transfer, wire transfer or by depositing cash in person at a branch. Some banks restrict cash deposits to accounts that are not in your name to prevent money laundering and…
Key takeaways Verify you’re on legitimate bank websites and apps before entering login information — hackers create convincing fake sites to steal credentials. Use strong, unique passwords for each financial account and enable two-factor authentication for an extra layer of security. Be skeptical of urgent messages asking for personal information…
With less than a week to go before the big day, you’ve got the big bushy Christmas tree, the perfectly wrapped presents, the festive turkey with all the fixings, and all of the other details that come with the holidays. From dinner parties to dressing up and decorating the home,…
Higher interest rates played out on stocks, cryptocurrency and commodities over the past few years. But now that the Federal Reserve has been cutting short-term rates, what can investors expect going forward — and how long will the shifting rate environment affect markets? On Dec. 10, the central bank reduced…
The Q1 2026 rotating bonus categories on the Chase Freedom Flex® card aren’t what I expected, but I’m actually pretty happy with them. From Jan. 1 through March 31, 2026, cardholders will earn an extra 4 percent cash back on dining, American Heart Association donations and Norwegian Cruise Line purchases.…
Foreign transaction fees are just one of several annoying travel fees that can be added to your purchases when you use a credit card to pay overseas. Thankfully, many business credit cards waive these fees, which may be just what you need if your business frequently travels abroad. The best…
Mark Edward Atkinson/Getty Images Key takeaways Keep your emergency savings in an account that offers easy access and a competitive interest rate, such as a high-yield savings account. Avoid keeping emergency savings in cash, in illiquid accounts such as certificates of deposit or in risky investments such as stocks. In…
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