Opening a bank account online is easier than ever. Here’s exactly what to expect, what you’ll need, and how to choose the ...

When it comes to building your financial cushion, where you park your money matters almost as much as the amount you put away in your savings account. The problem many savers encounter, though, is ...

The average U.S. household holds $16,891 in a checking account, according to Motley Fool Money's analysis of Federal Reserve data. The median balance sits around $2,800. But just because big checking ...

Just under 99%. That's the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will reduce interest rates again when it concludes its next meeting on October 29, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool. Here are ...

European roboticists today released a powerful open-source artificial intelligence model that acts as a brain for industrial robots—helping them grasp and manipulate things with new dexterity. The new ...

A beginner-friendly guide to understanding banks, opening accounts, managing deposits, and keeping your money safe Adam Palasciano is a writer over three years of experience writing about personal ...

Landmark Admin, a third-party manager of insurance and retirement plans, has agreed to a $6 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to prevent a cyberattack that ...

Banks are splashing the cash to reel new customers in. Six high street banks are handing out cash sweeteners worth up to £200.

Santander is enticing customers with a £100 bonus and there's no need to switch accounts. Typically, such incentives demand customers to transfer their main current account, including direct debits ...

Faye was Headline Money Consumer Money Journalist of 2023 and a Wincott Award finalist in 2025. She's been investigating scams for nearly a decade. Identity fraud is on the rise, with almost a quarter ...

Employees are “quiet quitting.” Daters are “ghosting.” Now, a similar behavioral shift is emerging in financial services: “soft switching.” This phenomenon describes banking, credit card, and ...

Savers are still in a solid spot this October. Many high-yield savings accounts (HYSAs) are paying between 4.00% and 5.00% APY -- a big step up from the near-zero returns offered by most big banks.