David McMillin writes about credit cards, mortgages, banking, taxes and travel. Based in Chicago, he writes with one objective in mind: Help readers figure out how to save more and stress less. He is ...

There are several options when you want to invest your money. You can invest in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, private ventures, and many more things; but how do you know which investment ...

From retirement accounts to individual stocks, some investment options stand out for their popularity and performance.

When it comes to managing your finances, choosing the right bank account type is crucial. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which type of account is best suited to ...

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Our team reviewed 154 of the country’s largest and most prominent financial institutions, from big banks like Chase and Bank of America to credit unions like Navy Federal Credit Union and PenFed ...

Americans are, by and large, banked: More than 95% of U.S. households have at least one, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). And there are a bevy of banking options to choose from ...

I'm a freelance financial journalist and a regular contributor to U.S. News and CreditCards.com. I've written for Life + Money by Citi, Bankrate and The Balance, among others. You can find me on ...

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