William Cowie

Savings accounts are common, but not nearly as common as checking accounts. This post asks the question: What’s the difference? But then it answers the more important question: Why do you need one? (Because you do.)

Bank of America, one of the world’s largest and oldest banks, offers a competitive range of savings products.

Citibank is one of the world’s largest banks, offering competitive interest rates and a wide variety of banking services.

In the current climate of rock-bottom interest rates, is there a way for you to find a higher return on your savings? You may be pleasantly surprised by some of these options.

Better than toys or fleeting memories, grandparents can help give their grandchildren a head start in life with a savings account.

What’s the difference between monthly compounding and daily compounding for your savings accounts – and does it matter? How can you decipher what banks offer on their savings products?

Debit cards are a common feature on checking accounts but not on savings accounts. Can you get a debit card on a savings account? Learn about debit and ATM cards – but the bigger question is: Should you want one?

Savings accounts tend to pay higher interest than checking accounts. Would it, therefore, make sense to put all your money in a savings account and use it to pay bills and make purchases? No, and here’s why not.