Cash App Offers High-Yield Savings Account
Cash App’s high-yield savings has a strong rate for debit card users with at least $300 in monthly direct deposits.
What the Capital One-Discover Merger Could Mean for Bank Accounts
Capital One's purchase of Discover won't bring immediate changes to bank accounts. Debit cards might migrate onto Discover’s payment network.
Banks That Joined FedNow (And How Instant Payments Work)
About 20% of all banks belong to FedNow’s network, but FedNow isn’t consumer-facing. Your bank decides if you can make instant payments.
Banks That Use Zelle: List and What to Know
See if your bank participates in Zelle’s peer-to-peer transfer network.
Can I Cash a Check at Any Bank?
Not every bank and credit union will cash checks if you aren't a customer, so you’ll need to evaluate your options.
What Is Early Warning Services? Part of How Banks Fight Fraud
Early Warning Services is a fintech company that owns Zelle and provides data and information to financial institutions and companies to help them detect and prevent fraud.
How to Open a Checking Account Online in 5 Steps
Choose the account, gather personal information, apply, fund your account and finish the setup.
How to Transfer Apple Cash to Your Bank Account
You can send Apple Cash to your bank account via Instant or ACH transfer.
CD Rate Forecast: CD Rates Start Rising in Mid-2026
High-yield rates notably rose in July, reversing course from earlier this year. The prospect of Fed rate hikes is likely.
Where to Exchange Coins for Cash
Cash your coins at local banks, credit unions, certain retailers and Coinstar kiosks.
Mobile Payment App Users Leave up to $316, on Average, in Apps
Most Americans use mobile payment apps, and plenty are keeping cash in these apps, despite the balances not having FDIC insurance.
Are Money Market Accounts FDIC Insured?
Money market accounts offered by banks are insured through the FDIC.
What Is a Share Certificate?
A share certificate is a CD at a credit union. It works the same way a bank CD does.
How Many Savings Accounts Should I Have?
Start with one savings account, but consider increasing that number as your financial goals change.
APY vs. Interest Rate: What’s the Difference?
The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but APY and interest rate are different thanks to compound interest.
Are Banks Open on Juneteenth? Bank Holidays 2026
Bank holidays are when banks are closed on a business day to observe a federal or local holiday. Find out if banks are open today or if it’s a bank holiday.
How to Cash a Savings Bond
Learn how and where to cash a savings bond, and check the value first to determine when it’s worth it.
Average Bank Interest Rates for Savings Accounts, CDs and More
These are the current national average rates for savings, interest checking, certificates of deposit and money market accounts.
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The Costs of Being Unbanked (and How to Minimize Them)
American unbanked households could be spending $230 million a year for just three financial services, but not all are ready to open accounts.
Most Americans Save, but Many Can’t Cover a $1,000 Emergency
NERDWALLET 2023 CONSUMER SAVINGS REPORT