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What is in it for the brokerage firm

As tempting as the amenities provided by a brokerage firm may sound, ever wondered what’s in it for them? And why and how they can pull off these tempting offers to woo customers? The answer lies in the different types of accounts a brokerage fi...

Types of bank accounts that you need to know

Bank accounts are of many types. Here is a list of the basic types of bank accounts: Savings account: These are the accounts which inculcate the habit of savings amongst customers. The bank provides interest on the amount in your account. This acc...

Top online bank accounts

Online banking, also known as internet banking, is an electronic payment system that enables customers of a bank to conduct a range of financial transactions through the bank’s website. Here is a list of the top online bank accounts: Simple: Us...

Getting the best CD rates with Bankrate

Bankrate.com is an independent comparison service and an advertising-supported publisher. It covers nearly 4800 banks and credit unions across all 50 states in the United States to provide a well-researched and detailed comparison of the best CD rate...

How to find the best CD rates online

Before the proliferation of the internet, finding the best CD rates was simple and straightforward. You just had to see the CD rates at a few banks, compare these prices and purchase the certificate of deposit that gave you the highest yield. Today, ...