While there are several reasons a bank may close your account, you can take steps to ensure you have an account available. Imagine grocery shopping after a busy day at work. You're finally at the ...

Many people open new bank accounts without closing their old ones, a trend known as soft switching. Having multiple accounts can help you take advantage of higher interest rates, protect larger ...

For millions of Americans dealing with tight budgets in this high-cost environment, overdrafts have become an increasingly common source of financial stress. Banks collected billions in overdraft fees ...

As banks and brokerages compete to gain new customers, some of them are offering hefty sign-up bonuses that can sometimes top $1,000 or even $10,000. That’s enticing, but know this: “A sign-up bonus ...

Criminals no longer need to steal a physical debit card to drain a checking account; they increasingly target the digital settings that control how money moves in and out. The single most important ...

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is warning people about a fast-growing scam targeting personal and business financial accounts. According to the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, ...

Learn what bank account bonuses offer aside from cash, and the less obvious pain points to consider. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. As the saying goes, do not keep all your eggs in one basket ...

Losing a loved one is never easy. Along with the emotional weight, there are often financial questions that need quick answers. One of the most common sources of confusion is what happens to a ...

Barclays is offering new customers between £200 and £400 for transferring their current account. The high street lender’s deal is the highest bank switching offer available on the market now. But in ...

Nearly a quarter of all married couples no longer use shared bank accounts, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The percentage of couples without any joint bank accounts grew from 15 ...

Comerica Bank boosted its stake in JPMorgan Active Value ETF (NYSEARCA:JAVA – Free Report) by 3.5% in the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 6,067 shares of the company’s stock ...