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Which bank app is best for you?
If you find yourself banking with an app on our phone, you’re not alone. Consumer Reports evaluated banking apps to find out which ones you can bank on when you need them.
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How to choose the right banking app for you
If you find yourself banking with an app on your phone, you’re not alone. Consumer Reports evaluated banking apps to find out which ones you can bank on when you need them.
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Bank CEO cautions Texas against punishing companies for investment decisions
The CEO of the country’s largest bank warned recent actions by Texas officials might make it more difficult for cities and counties to raise money for schools, hospitals, airports, roads, and other new projects.
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Bank of Ireland glitch allowed customers to withdraw money they didn't have
Some Bank of Ireland customers were able to withdraw money they did not have Tuesday and early Wednesday, thanks to an hours-long technical glitch.
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How do I know if I have ‘unclaimed money'?
One in 10 Americans has unclaimed property or money floating around. Here’s how to know if you are one of them.
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Your paycheck could clear faster now that the FedNow instant payment service for banks has launched
The Federal Reserve launched a new instant payment service Thursday. FedNow allows banks and credit unions to sign up to send real-time payments so they can offer customers a quicker way to send money between banks.
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Cases of check fraud escalate dramatically, with Americans warned not to mail checks if possible
Check fraud is back in a big way, fueled by a rise in organized crime that is forcing small businesses and individuals to take additional safety measures or to avoid sending checks through the mail altogether.
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Home foreclosures are rising nationwide, with Florida, California and Texas in the lead
As the cost of living in the U.S. continues to climb, foreclosures are also on the rise.
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Texas Wants to Know: When a Bank Collapses, What Happens to Our Money?
The first five months of 2023 saw the failure of three major U.S. banks: Silicon Valley, Signature, and First Republic. With large banks like Frost, Comerica, Texas Capital, and others based in our state, what are the chances a Texas-based bank could meet a similar fate?
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Executives From Failed Banks Face Senate Grilling Over CEO Pay, Bonuses and Risk Management
Executives from two large U.S. banks that failed dramatically in March appeared in front of the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday to respond to questions about why their banks went under and what regulators could have done to avoid the calamities.
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First Republic Bank Sold to JPMorgan After FDIC Take Over
First Republic Bank was taken over by the FDIC before being sold to JPMorgan.
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Regulators Seize First Republic Bank and Sell it to JPMorgan Chase
First Republic Bank’s 84 branches in eight states will reopen Monday as branches of JPMorgan Chase Bank.
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Ways to Boost Your Credit Score That Don't Involve Credit Cards
The easiest way to boost your credit score is to have a history of credit usage and on-time payments, whether that be from a credit card or an auto. Credit card payments aren’t the only way to increase that three-digit number though. Let’s look at some other options.
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First Citizens Bank to Buy SVB
The shuttered Silicon Valley Bank is set to be purchased by First Citizens Bank & Trust.
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Yellen: US Banking System Remains ‘Sound'
“I can reassure the members of our committee that our banking system remains sound,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told legislators Thursday. “Americans can feel confident that their deposits will be there when they need them.”
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Banking 101: What Happens to Your Money When You Put It in a Bank?
When you go to the bank and make a deposit, it seems like your money is simply getting stored– ready for you to use, but did you know that it doesn’t remain locked away in the bank? Here’s what happens to that money and how banks use it to make profit.
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Treasure Secretary Yellen Tells Congress US Banking System ‘Remains Sound'
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Yellen testified before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, a week after the second-largest bank collapse in U.S. history.
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How FDIC Insurance Protects Your Money
U.S. banks are trying to assure customers that their money is safe after news of two banks collapsing over the weekend. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has important information to know going forward.
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Federal Government Steps in Amid Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Customers are expected to get all of their money back after the SVB collapse.
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Here's What Could Happen Next for Silicon Valley Bank Customers
Regulators are exploring ways to restore the uninsured deposits after the U.S. suffered its largest bank failure since 2008.