Banking

Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?
Banking

Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?

Ken Tumin | September 16, 2024

With interest rates at their highest in decades, it’s been easy for savers to safely earn interest on their money…

What Is Shadow Banking…and Why Does It Matter to You?
Banking

What Is Shadow Banking…and Why Does It Matter to You?

Anton Schutz | January 22, 2024

You may wonder what financial experts mean when they mention the shadow banking system. The term might remind you of…

Stop Paying Annoying Bank Fees
Banking

Stop Paying Annoying Bank Fees

Ken Tumin | September 21, 2022

Banking fees are frustrating…and often unfair. Here’s how to determine your financial institution’s potential charges…and avoid paying them. Request disclosure.…

The Bond-Fund Meltdown
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The Bond-Fund Meltdown

Robert M. Brinker, CFS | June 21, 2022

Bonds are supposed to be steady, reliable, even boring investments—but they’ve created plenty of drama this year. The Bloomberg US…

Best Places to Stash Your Cash Now
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Best Places to Stash Your Cash Now

Ken Tumin | May 3, 2022

Lift-off! After punishing savers with two years of near-zero short-term interest rates, the Federal Reserve expects to hike its benchmark…

Bank Inactivity Fees More Common Than You Think
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Bank Inactivity Fees More Common Than You Think

Ken Tumin | March 15, 2017

Does it seem like your bank charges fees for everything these days? It might be worse than you think—some banks…

The Pros and Cons of Joint Accounts
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The Pros and Cons of Joint Accounts

Blanche Lark Christerson, Esq. | March 8, 2012

You may be tempted to name a spouse or other younger relative as joint owner of your bank, brokerage or…