After controversy, Robinhood withdraws plan for 3% checking/savings account
Money & Credit
December 14, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
Robinhood says it is putting the brakes on the rollout of a new free checking and savings account that promised…
Best online banks: Free checking and high-interest savings accounts
Online Banking
December 3, 2018
by:
Clark.com Staff
With interest rates on the rise, now is a great time to switch from a traditional bank to an online…
This new 13-month CD pays a guaranteed 2.15% — with no fees for early withdrawal
Money & Credit
November 14, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
Marcus by Goldman Sachs is now offering a short-term certificate of deposit (CD) with no penalties if you suddenly need…
Here’s the #1 mistake we’re making with the money we’re saving
Money & Credit
October 23, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
How much is the money in your bank or credit union account earning? New numbers show that on the whole,…
Clark Howard: Why you need to give online banks another look
Money & Credit
October 17, 2018
by:
Theo Thimou
Thinking about switching your bank? You're probably familiar with credit unions as a superior alternative to traditional big banks, but…
Credit card startup Petal aims to help first-time borrowers build credit — is it for you?
Credit & Debit Cards
October 4, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
Young adults and the credit industry aren't exactly peas in a pod, normally. Unestablished credit scan make it difficult for…
Traditional vs online banks: This chart shows how $5,000 can grow over 10 years
Online Banking
July 5, 2018
by:
Michael Timmermann
A few months ago, money expert Clark Howard and the entire team at Clark.com encouraged you to switch to a…
Customers outraged after BB&T ‘malfunction’ locks them out of their accounts
Banks & Banking
February 23, 2018
by:
Craig Johnson
BB&T Bank was the subject of customer anger for a second straight day Friday in the midst of an "equipment…
Survey: 86% of people want biometrics instead of passwords
Protect Your Identity
December 15, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
You might want to get ready to say goodbye to passwords forever — a majority of people asked in a…
Wells Fargo offers a new way to get out of overdraft charges
Banks & Banking
November 15, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
Got direct deposit with Wells Fargo? The bank is offering a new program that will scrub overdraft charges from your…
Scam alert: Fake email from your bank could rob you blind
Mobile & Electronics
October 22, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
A new email purporting to be from Bank of America claims that your online ID is about to be terminated…
Online banking | 5 ways to make your online banking experience safer
Money & Credit
September 23, 2017
by:
Clark.com Staff
Want lower fees, higher returns, more convenience and better customer service from your bank? Join our #SwitchDitchSave movement and make…
Small business owners: Leverage online banks for greater profits
Online Banking
August 10, 2017
by:
Neal Frankle
If you're a small business owner, I have some good news for you. You can easily reconstitute your banking relationships…
This free service cuts your monthly bills for you
Deals & Savings
January 26, 2017
by:
Charis Brown
When you reach the end of each month, do you feel like you're always thinking, where did all my money…
Spora: The new ransomware that hijacks your computer
Mobile & Electronics
January 13, 2017
by:
Theo Thimou
A new variation of ransomware has been turned loose and it's even more capable of locking up your computer from…
Google Wallet lets you send cash to friends from your phone
Mobile & Electronics
November 8, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Google Wallet wants to be your go-to source for sending money to anyone in the U.S. using just their phone…
‘Lucky’ pennies worth $1,000 are strewn across 10 major cities
Money & Credit
October 21, 2016
by:
Katey Psencik | Austin360.com
If you're one of those people who pick up 'lucky' pennies on the street, you might get even luckier soon.…
Wells Fargo loses Better Business Bureau accreditation
Scams & Rip-Offs
October 19, 2016
by:
WSOCTV-Charlotte
Wells Fargo has lost accreditation by theBetter Business Bureau. The company admitted last month that employees opened unauthorized accounts in…
5 best interest rates on checking across the country
Money & Credit
October 18, 2016
by:
Theo Thimou
Looking to maximize your rate of interest as a saver? There are a few banks out there that can help…
The lesson Facebook’s CEO just taught everyone about reusing passwords
Mobile & Electronics
June 8, 2016
by:
Brooke Niemeyer
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apparently didn’t read the warning about using different passwords toprotect online accounts. Sources toldThe Wall Street…
You can now open a Goldman Sachs account with just $1
Money & Credit
April 25, 2016
by:
Alex Thomas Sadler
If you're looking for a wayto get more out of your savings account, Goldman Sachs wants to be thesolution. As…
How social media can influence your loan
Money & Credit
February 15, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan Best websites to get a small business loan Why you…
Banks that limit your access to your personal finance apps
Banks & Banking
February 4, 2016
by:
Clark Howard
Read more: How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan Banks doing something good for you for a change! How…
4 bank fees that should be avoided at all costs
Money & Credit
September 22, 2015
by:
Andy Prescott
Do you get what you pay for? Not always. There are plenty of people in the banking industry trying to…
7 ways college students can avoid identity theft
Money & Credit
September 3, 2015
by:
Alex Thomas Sadler
You know what they say: College is the best time of your life! But what many young people don't realize…
Your homework assignment: Subscription purging!
Deals & Savings
September 1, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Related: 5 ways to maximize your savings on Amazon! That magazine renewal notice may be a scam Click here for…
5 ways to avoid early withdrawal penalties on your CD
Money & Credit
August 7, 2015
by:
Richard Barrington
When signing up for a certificate of deposit, don’t skip over the fine print. The fine print of your CD…
Achieving financial freedom: Be smart about banking
Money & Credit
July 29, 2015
by:
Matthew Quinlan
Click here to learn more about Matthew Quinlan. Item-Specific Savings Accounts CapitalOne360 (formerly INGdirect) allows you to create unlimited checking/savings…
The best banks are not banks at all…
Money & Credit
April 17, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Looking for the best bank in America? Don't look at any of the bigs like Bank of America, Chase, Well…
How To Bypass the Banks for a Loan
Money & Credit
January 27, 2015
by:
Clark Howard
Having trouble borrowing money for a personal loan at a bank? I want to talk to you about another opportunity…