Personal Finance Blog By MoneyRates - Banks & Online Banking
4 signs of a shrinking bank
October 25, 2011
The economy has some banks on the defensive as others strive to grow. You can often tell the difference in how they treat their customers.
Bank of America staggers through difficult week
October 10, 2011
After debit card charge announcement, the bank's stock drops and its website slows to a crawl.
Small banks, credit unions capitalize on big banks' fees
October 4, 2011
Many are luring away customers with fewer fees and lower interest rates on loans.
Finding the right bank for you
August 1, 2011
Your needs and habits as a bank customer should guide what you look for in choosing a bank.
Ask the expert: Is there more to choosing a bank than meets the eye?
February 3, 2011
Looking for a new bank? Find out what you should consider when choosing a bank besides the interest rates.
New bank fees will require consumers to be more vigilant
January 28, 2011
As brick-and-mortar banks continue to roll out new fees in an effort to raise revenue, an increasing number of experts are warning consumers to look for an alternative to their current checking account.
The big banks are reeling from two recent regulatory moves: new restrictions on overdraft charges and proposed new limits on debit card swipe [...]
Time to close the Fed window a little?
January 24, 2011
Low Federal Reserve fund rates have helped banks but hurt depositors; it might be time to even things up a little.
Ask the expert: what to focus on when shopping for a bank
January 18, 2011
There are many variables involved in shopping for a bank, so focus your attention on the ones most affected by your banking habits.
Rethinking the debit card: Will checking account rewards disappear this year?
January 11, 2011
Those checking account rewards you've come to enjoy could go the way of free checking this year as banks brace themselves for a new federal rule that will limit how much money they can make on debit card fees paid by retailers.
In December, 2010, the Federal Reserve released a proposal that would cap debit card [...]
Employment report brings little joy for savings, money market accounts
January 10, 2011
Find out whether Friday's job report was strong enough to give a boost to bank interest rates
