Best of Awards 2026 Methodologies
Banking
Best Bank
Best Credit Union
Best Checking Account Overall
Best Savings Account
Best Money Market Account
Best Bank or Credit Union for CDs
Best Bank or Credit Union for Branch Access
Best Online Banking Experience
Best Online Business Checking Account
Best Brick-and-Mortar Business Checking Account
Credit Cards
Best All-Purpose Travel Rewards Credit Card
Best Premium Travel Credit Card
Best Travel Card With No Annual Fee
Best Hotel Credit Card
Best Airline Credit Card
Best All-Purpose Cash Back Credit Card
Best Credit Card for Groceries
Best Credit Card for Gas
Best Credit Card for Dining
Best Credit Card for Entertainment
Best Credit Card for Online Shopping
Best Credit Card for Streaming
Best 0% APR Credit Card for Purchases
Best Balance Transfer Credit Card
Best Credit Card for Building Credit
Best Credit Card for College Students
Best Small-Business Credit Card
Insurance
Best Budget-Friendly Auto Insurance
Best Same-Day Term Life Insurance
Best Pet Insurance for Comprehensive Coverage
Best Budget-Friendly Homeowners Insurance
Investing
Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders
Best Online Broker for Beginning Investors
Best Online Broker for IRA Investors
Best Robo-Advisor for IRA Investors
Best Robo-Advisor for Low-Cost Investing
Best Robo-Advisor for Portfolio Options
Best App for Investing
Personal Loans
Best Personal Loan Overall
Best Personal Loan for Excellent Credit
Best Personal Loan for Good Credit
Best Personal Loan for Fair Credit
Best Personal Loan for Bad Credit
Best Personal Loan for Home Improvement
Best Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation Overall
Best Small Personal Loan
Travel Rewards
Best Hotel Rewards Program
Best Airline Rewards Program
Best Hotel Chain
Best Airline
Best Airport Lounges
Best Credit Card Points for Travel
Best Award Travel Search Tool