Would You Open a Bank Account for Free Concert Tickets?

Don't jump on the offer if the account isn't right for you -- even if the tickets are for your favorite band.

Our Practical Investor Fights Inflation with These 6 Investments

Kathy Kristof invests her real money to help you be a better investor. Her latest buys protect her portfolio from rising prices.

Three Lessons Bernanke's Students Could Have Learned in School

The Fed chairman can't be frank about some hard truths, even in the classroom.

Stocks Back From the Bailout

I've made the stocks of both AIG and GM top-ten holdings because I see them as classic values.

11 Tips to Be a Better Saver

Start early, set goals and follow these other steps to build up your cash reserves.

6 Tips to Make the Most of Banking and Credit/Debt

How to beat bank fees, take advantage of credit card perks and pay off debt.

Time to Break Up With BofA?

Bank of America is testing new fees. Should you switch banks to avoid them?

The High Price of Cash Advances

Beware Auto-Enrollment in Overdraft Protection

Keep tabs on your balance, or you could be forced to pay hefty fees.

Girl Scouts Earning Badges for Personal-Finance Skills

New badges, inspired by state of economy, promote financial literacy.

Save Thousands in 15 Minutes or Less

You'll be surprised how much you can pocket in so little time.

How to Break Up With Your Bank

Five steps to help you leave your current bank and start over somewhere else

Where to Score the Best Interest Rates on Your Savings

You can earn up to 2% and still sleep tight. Willing to take a risk? You could snag 4%.

The Euro Zone Crisis Is Our Crisis, Thanks to Wall Street Banks

The same types of derivatives that caused the Great Recession could sink our financial system again.

Protect Your Nest Egg From a Deluge of Fees

Save money by ferreting out the pesky fees that are nibbling at your nest egg.

Business Lending to Rise in 2012

Banks have healed from the financial crisis. They might even find themselves competing for customers.

Ready to Leave Your Big Bank?

Credit unions across the nation are extending hours and staffing Saturday for Bank Transfer Day.

The Fatal Flaw of Obama's Mortgage Plan

Until Americans see owning a home as a good investment again, housing will continue to be a drag on the economy.

Debit-Card Fees: Here Yesterday, Gone Today

Five large banks, including Bank of America, have decided not to charge debit users extra each month.

How Low Interest Rates Will Impact Your Mortgage, Loans and Credit Cards

Record-low interest rates could fall even further.

A La Carte Pricing Spreads to More Industries

It’s not just airlines and hotels who are finding profit in splitting services up into a variety of fees.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

A Simple Way to Save

Find out how to set aside cash each month without even having to think about it.

Use of Prepaid Swipe Cards on the Rise

Expect to see more prepaid cards, but watch out for fees.

How to Get a Better Deal at Your Bank

Focus on the features important to you, then check our list of low-fee and no-fee accounts.

Debit-Card Swipe Fees Costing You?

We could end up paying higher bank fees without seeing a reduction in retail store prices.

Banks That Still Offer Debit Rewards -- And Those That Don't

Find Higher Rates for Your Savings

You'll have to search harder to find decent yields.

Ally Bank Rolls Out Debit-Card Rewards Program

The online bank is offering its account holders perks at a time when many banks are taking them away.

Time to Switch to a Small Bank?

You many find more perks at community banks and credit unions because they're exempt from a new ruling on debit-card fees.

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Coming Soon: Coupons on Your Bank Statement

Millions will be able to collect discounts when they check their accounts online.

Don't Bank on Bank Stocks

You can hunt for the few promising investments in this risky sector, but in general you should stay away from financial companies.

Newlyweds: How to Blend Your Finances

Figuring out how to blend your finances means fewer things to fight about.

How to File Complaints About Your Bank or Credit-Card Company

The new consumer protection agency will start helping soon, but here's where you can turn to for help now.

Bank Apps Make Deposits a Snap

You can use your smart phone to check your accounts, pay bills and deposit checks.

Don't Waste Your Money: The Rules Changed

You didn't do your homework.

Consumers Cozy Up to Currency

More people favor cash and pay-as-you-go debit cards.

Give the Brush-Off to Bump-Up CDs

There's a catch to CDs that let you take advantage of rising rates.

Make Good Financial Decisions

Financial literacy isn't just for kids.