banking

by Amanda Blankenship

A Bank Teller Told Me This Rule — Never Keep More Than $3K in Your Checking Account Many people assume their checking account is the safest place to stash their cash, but bank tellers see the hidden risks... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Recent Bank Dispute Rule Changes Are Making Refunds Harder to Get Recent changes to how banks handle disputes are being rolled out, and many customers are discovering that refunds they u... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

4%+ Savings Rates Are Back — But Some Offers Come With FDIC Fine Print Seniors Miss Returns have been absolutely horrific for years, but there’s good news for savers FINALLY. Rates above 4% are back... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

The Credit Card Late‑Fee Cap Is Gone and Seniors Are Already Paying the Price Many people, especially those on fixed incomes, were relying on the federal credit card late-fee cap. It was supposed to... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

5 Statements Seniors Say Are Harder to Understand Than Last Year When you receive a financial statement, it is important to be able to understand what you’re looking at. Unfortuna... read the story

by Catherine Reed

Bank Versus Credit Union — Which Will Serve Your Needs Better? Choosing where to keep your money can feel like a boring decision until a fee hits, a loan quote disappoints you, or cus... read the story

Unexpected Bank Fraud Holds Are Impacting Retirees Nationwide For thousands of retirees across the country, the morning routine of checking bank balances has turned into a source of ... read the story

Most Americans Don’t Realize Their Bank Tracks Spending Categories Most consumers view their monthly bank statement as a simple list of transactions and balances. However, behind the scen... read the story

A Shocking Number of Americans Don’t Know Their Interest Rates More and more, Americans say they’re unsure about the interest rates on their credit cards, loans, and savings account... read the story

Banks Are Testing Monthly Fees on Once‑Free Services A growing number of bank customers say they’re seeing new monthly fees on services that used to be free. These charges... read the story