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Clark.com ranks the best online banks, taking free checking and high-interest savings accounts into consideration.
Best Online Banks: Free Checking and High-Interest Savings Accounts Online Banking May 23rd, 2023
The best online banks charge you fewer fees and pay you more interest. If you don't mind doing your banking…
Clark.com presents the seven best high-yield online savings accounts in 2020.
7 of the Best High-Yield Online Savings Accounts in May 2023 Banks & Banking May 23rd, 2023
The best savings accounts help you grow your money safely. But there are major differences in the interest rates you…
Bank account shown on a tablet screen. Checking vs. savings account
Checking vs. Savings Accounts: The Differences and Why You Need Both Banks & Banking May 13th, 2023
Whether you're looking to open a new bank account or taking time to restructure your finances, organizing your money into…
Here are the best free checking accounts in 2020 according to Clark.com.
9 Best Free Checking Accounts in May 2023 Banks & Banking May 2nd, 2023
The best checking accounts in 2023 are free, and most offer perks to their customers. If you're looking for a…
Certificates of Deposit
What Is a CD and Should You Open One? Banks & Banking March 29th, 2023
If you're looking for a safe place to keep money that you don’t intend to spend soon, you may want…
Citi Bank is offering a $2,000 bonus to new Citi checking account members.
Can You Really Get a $2,000 Bonus for Opening a Citibank Account? Banks & Banking March 22nd, 2023
Citibank is offering a bonus of up to $2,000 to new customers who open a checking account. That sounds great.…
Ask Clark money column
Are Credit Union Deposits Insured Up To $250,000? Banks & Banking March 17th, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank, one of the 20 largest banks in the United States, collapsed out of nowhere earlier this month.…
Woman withdrawing money out of an ATM
This Mistake at the ATM Could Be Costing You More Than $240 a Year Banks & Banking March 16th, 2023
Doing a transaction at an out-of-network ATM is costing Americans an average of $3.14, which is more than it ever…
Ask Clark money column
Can I Trust the FDIC’s Recommendations on Getting Insured for More Than $250,000 at a Single Bank? Banks & Banking March 16th, 2023
The Silicon Valley Bank meltdown at the end of last week caused a temporary massive panic about the security of…
online savings account
How Shockingly Low Interest Rates Are at the Big Banks Banks & Banking February 14th, 2023
The efforts by the Federal Reserve to tame inflation have been a mixed bag for many Americans looking to save…
How many bank accounts should you have?
How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? Banks & Banking January 22nd, 2023
If you've received a bank sign-up bonus offer in the mail, you might be thinking about opening a new bank…
3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money Banks & Banking January 9th, 2023
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you've read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you've probably…
Checkbook with pen
The Best Place To Order Checks Online Banks & Banking January 2nd, 2023
They say it takes money to make money, but spending it shouldn’t cost any more than necessary. If you’re ordering…
Ask Clark money column
What Is a CD Ladder and When Is It a Good Idea? Banks & Banking January 2nd, 2023
One of the silver linings of historic inflation and all the Fed interest rate hikes is that for the first…
Zelle app
7 Things To Know Before You Use Zelle Banks & Banking December 22nd, 2022
When it comes to payment apps, Zelle is one of the most popular ones out there. While the money-transfer app…
Ask Clark money column
Will I Lose Out on Interest If I Move Money Between Savings Accounts Multiple Times Per Month? Banks & Banking December 20th, 2022
Back in the dark ages of savings accounts, a scant 11 months ago, the Federal interest rate was effectively zero.…
Zelle refund policy
These Big Banks Are Finally Doing Something About Zelle Banks & Banking December 2nd, 2022
Payment apps have become increasingly common tools for making financial transactions between friends, family members and even strangers. As convenient…
best banks according to customers
Reports: Best Banks for Customer Satisfaction Banks & Banking November 18th, 2022
Team Clark's favorite online banks charge no fees on checking accounts, pay decent interest on your savings account and never…
piggy bank with money in a shopping cart
Why You Should Shop Your Bank Now More Than Ever Banks & Banking October 26th, 2022
If you’ve put away some savings, it’s high time to get that money working for you if it’s not already.…
"What is an HSA" and "what are the HSA contribution limits in 2021" are common health insurance questions.
What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? Health Insurance October 20th, 2022
If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan at work, you may have been offered the option of an HSA.…
Aspiration Spend & Save: Do Good While Maximizing Your Savings Interest Rate
Aspiration Spend & Save: Do Good While Maximizing Your Savings Interest Rate Banks & Banking October 17th, 2022
Even late in 2022, with interest rates constantly rising, the fact that Aspiration is offering up to 5% interest on…
Free cash withdrawals sign on a free ATM from the networks of Allpoint, MoneyPass, CO-OP Financial Services and Plus Alliance
How To Find a Free ATM Near You: Allpoint, MoneyPass, CO-OP Financial Services and More Banks & Banking August 31st, 2022
Want to find a free ATM near you? With ATM fees rising each year, it's more important than ever to…
Why Aren’t My Savings Account Interest Rates Going Up?
Why Aren’t My Savings Account Interest Rates Going Up? Banks & Banking June 28th, 2022
By now, you're probably aware that the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates aggressively in an attempt to combat the…
Clark.com will explain what a credit union is and how it works.
What Is a Credit Union? Banks & Banking June 22nd, 2022
Credit unions are member-owned organizations that offer traditional banking services. They're legally structured to put people before profits. As such,…
Learn how to open a bank account with no deposit.
How To Open a Bank Account With No Deposit Banks & Banking June 22nd, 2022
Have you been looking to open a bank account but have no money to get started? There are some ways…
Clark.com explains what a checking account is.
What Is a Checking Account? Banks & Banking June 21st, 2022
A checking account is a bank account that gives you easy, daily access to your money through deposits, withdrawals and…
Clark.com will explain what a savings account is and how it works.
What Is a Savings Account? Banks & Banking June 17th, 2022
A savings account gives you a safe, accessible place to put money that you don't need for daily expenses. It…
Credit unions vs. banks: Clark.com weighs the pros and cons and explains the differences.
Credit Union vs. Bank: What’s the Difference? Banks & Banking June 14th, 2022
Pitting credit unions versus banks in a side-by-side comparison can be a little like spotting identical twins at the mall.…
Open a new bank account by following these 6 steps.
How To Open a Bank Account in 6 Easy Steps Banks & Banking June 9th, 2022
It's faster and easier than ever to open a bank account. You can choose from an abundance of options. And…
interest rate impact
11 Ways Interest Rate Hikes Will Impact Your Wallet Banks & Banking May 26th, 2022
With the Federal Reserve eager to tamp down inflation, the period of historically low interest rates in the United States…