Banking

How to Wire Money: Step by Step

Choose a provider and transfer method, research the costs and collect the necessary information. Don't forget to save the receipt.

Automatic Bill Payments: Pros and Cons

What Is a Debit Card and How Does It Work?

Debit cards directly pull money from your checking account to allow you to make purchases online and with retailers.

Short-Term vs. Long-Term CD: Which Do I Choose?

Shorter terms have more flexibility but traditionally lower rates, while longer terms tend to have the opposite. CD ladders use both.

How Much Cash to Keep in Your Checking vs. Savings Account

Aim for about one to two months’ worth of living expenses in checking, plus a 30% buffer, and another three to six months' worth in savings.

Stop Payment: The Cost to Cancel Checks at Banks

Stop payment fees vary depending on the bank and the type of account you have.

Where Can I Buy Cheap Personal Checks?

Cheap personal checks can be found at retailers and your bank. Consider alternatives to checks as well.

Mobile Check Deposit: How To Endorse a Check at Your Bank

Here's how to endorse your check correctly for mobile check deposits at different banks and credit unions.

Jumbo CD: What It Is And Why It’s Not Often a Good Deal

A jumbo CD is a certificate of deposit with a typical opening minimum of $100,000. But this type of CD doesn’t often have better rates than a high-yield CD.

Overdraft Fee Laws: What to Know

By law, banks cannot charge you overdraft fees for certain types of transactions unless you opt in to overdraft coverage.