
Why More Savers Are Shifting Money Away From Banks
If you’ve been feeling underwhelmed by your bank account’s interest earnings, you’re not alone. Many Americans are reevaluating where they keep their cash, shifting away from traditional checking and savings

Bank Mergers Are Booming. Here’s Why Savers Should Watch Their Wallets
Tim Grist Photography/Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Big bank mergers are starting to pick up steam in 2025, and history shows that’s not typically good news for savers. The