
How to Make a Savings Plan


How to Do the 52-Week Money Challenge
Save more than $1,000 in a year. Save $1 your first week, $2 your second week and so on.


CD Early Withdrawal Penalty Calculator
See our CD penalty calculator and a list of banks’ penalties to find out what an early withdrawal costs.


Cash App: What It Is and How It Works
Learning how to use Cash App is straightforward, and using it can make sending payments quick and convenient.


Zelle Money Transfer: What It Is, How to Use It
Zelle is a money transfer service that is integrated into the apps and websites of most major banks and credit unions.


Marcus CD Rates 2026: Solid APYs Plus Specialty CDs
Marcus by Goldman Sachs offers high-yield CDs with a low opening minimum, as well as no-penalty and bump-up CDs.


Fidelity CD Rates 2026: How They Compare
Fidelity’s brokered CDs can have competitive rates, but bear in mind they fluctuate more than CDs at banks do.


Discover Bank CD Rates: Good But Not Great
The credit card issuer Discover has high-yield CDs with no opening minimum.


Where to Exchange Currency Without Paying Huge Fees
Your bank or credit union, not an airport kiosk, is likely the best place to exchange currency.


What Is a Cashier’s Check and How Do I Buy One?
A cashier’s check is a safe way to make large payments. Most banks and credit unions offer them.


What Banks Charge for Debit Foreign Transaction Fees
The fees are often 1% to 3% of the amount of a purchase or ATM withdrawal.


What Is a Money Order? How a Money Order Works and Where to Buy One
A money order is a guaranteed payment you can buy at places such as Walmart, the post office and your bank.


Brokered CDs: How They Work
Brokered CDs are provided through brokerages and issued by banks. They're like regular CDs, but you can trade them.


What Is a Cash Management Account?
Cash management accounts are offered by brokerages and provide checking and saving features.


Capital One 360 Performance Savings Account Interest Rate: How It Compares
The Capital One 360 Performance Savings account has a strong annual percentage yield.


Chase Savings Account Interest Rates: How They Compare
Chase savings account interest rates are generally lower than savings rates at online banks.


Bank of America CD Rates 2026: Mostly Low APYs
Bank of America’s CDs have a wide range of terms but low rates except on some nontraditional terms.


Ally Bank CD Rates 2026: Variety and Solid APYs
Online bank Ally has variety and high rates for its CDs — and no minimum deposit.


CDs vs. Bonds: What’s the Difference?
CDs are savings accounts; bonds are loans where you're the lender.


How to Transfer Money From One Bank to Another
Online bank transfers let you move funds from one bank account to another.
