An emergency fund is an essential part of making a solid financial plan. This is the money you’ll want to earmark for unexpected events, such as a surprise medical bill, costly car repair or temporary loss of your income.
With so many possible reasons why you’d need to tap an...
Online banks are safe to use as long as they’re federally insured and you take some simple steps to protect your information. This is good because online banks often offer the most competitive rates.
Here’s what to know about the safety of online banks and how to protect…
If your money has been sitting at the same financial institution for a while, it's a good time to see if there's a better option out there.
A Bankrate survey published earlier this year found the average U.S. adult has used the same primary checking account for a...
The reality is that most people aren’t saving nearly enough.
Despite a strong economy, a growing number of Americans have little or no savings at all.
In fact, nearly 70% have less than $1,000 in a savings account, up from 58%