Best Savings Rates May 2018
The best savings rate enables you to make more money on your money. Whether building an emergency fund or putting cash aside for a new adventure, take advantage of high-yield…
Spencer Tierney
Spencer is a banking writer at NerdWallet whose work has been featured by USA Today, the Los Angeles Times and more. He actually likes reading the fine print, especially if that means helping consumers understand and avoid bank account fees. In his free time, he runs long distances, writes short fiction and attends literary events in the Bay Area.
Posts by Spencer Tierney:
5 Steps to Officiating at a Friend’s Wedding
Your friends are getting married, and then they pop a question to you: Will you officiate at the wedding? Leading a marriage ceremony is an honor, and you don’t have…
Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts of 2018
The best online savings accounts give you a safe place to keep your money while you’re earning top rates. Because online banks don’t have the expense of maintaining branches like traditional…
More Wells Fargo Refunds Coming After $1 Billion Fine
Wells Fargo agreed Friday to pay $1 billion in penalties after the bank was fined by two federal regulators — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Office of the…
Best Ways to Send Money Internationally
Banks shouldn’t be your first choice for international money transfers. You’ll likely pay lower costs and get your money there faster by using one of these person-to-person services. Cheapest Transferwise…
Second Chance Checking Accounts Across the U.S.
If you’ve ever been turned down for a checking account because of past banking mistakes — such as an account closed due to unpaid overdraft fees — second chance checking could offer you…
Chase vs. Citibank: Which Is Best for You?
Chase and Citibank are both big national banks with branch and ATM networks that reach both coasts, but they differ in some ways. Consider what’s important in your banking life,…
Best Rewards Checking Accounts of 2018
Best cash-back rewards Discover’s Cashback Checking Overall bank rating: 1% cash back on qualifying purchases What else we like Bank of Internet USA’s CashBack Checking Overall bank rating: Up to…
Latino Credit Unions: Why They Matter, Where to Find One
Latino-friendly credit unions aim to help people who have traditionally been underserved by the American banking system. This includes immigrants, especially from Latin America, who often avoid banks. But a…
