Online savings accounts have turned a few taps on a phone into a full banking relationship, often with higher yields than traditional branches and fewer fees. That convenience comes with a tradeoff: ...

Opening a bank account online saves time and eliminates the hassle of visiting a local bank branch to set up an account. Plus, you aren’t limited to banks with a physical presence in your area — you ...

Toni Husbands was a staff writer with CNET Money. She began writing about personal finance to document her experience paying off $107,000 of debt, which is detailed in her book "The Great Debt Dump." ...

Online banks offer many of the same products and services as traditional banks — without the option to visit a branch or get in-person help. Because online banks have few (if any) physical locations, ...

Without the overhead of maintaining brick-and-mortar branches, online banks tend to offer lower rates on loans, higher yields on savings and fewer fees all around. However, is it safe to take your ...

Benzinga's choice for the best online bank account with instant debit card access is Chime. For first timers, Current is best for providing credit building features. Once you open an account, you want ...