The banking world is changing fast -- and it's easy
to get stuck with a bad deal if you don't check up on your bank
from time to time. Bankrate.com can help. We have the low-down on
the latest banking trends -- from fees, surcharges and where to
find the best accounts to updating you about the state of online
banking and determining the strength of your bank with our exclusive
"Safe & Sound" bank rating system.
Check
the safety of your bank If you're not sure if your bank can tough
it out during uncertain economic times, Bankrate's Safe &
Sound rating system can help. More
The
quest for free checking Finding free checking is not as hard as you
think. Bankrate's Checking Account Pricing Study found
that the number of free checking accounts is at an all-time
high. Here's what you need to know. More
Internet
banking: Not so cheap With online banking fees on the rise and
yields on the decline, it may be time to rethink your relationship
with your e-bank. More
Credit
unions beat banks for best rates Fed up with your bank? It may be time to
find your nearest credit union since they offer many of the
best rates in the country on loans, credit cards and savings
products. More
About our checkups Like any machine, your finances need an occasional look under the
hood. That's the idea behind Bankrate.com's monthly checkups. Each
one examines an important area of personal finance --
your mortgage, your auto loan, your savings, and your retirement
plan, for example -- and present you with all the tools you need
to be certain that your finances are finely tuned.
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