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 ...

Recent turmoil in the banking industry may have you worried about your money. Shares of PacWest, a small regional bank based in Los Angeles, plunged almost 40% Thursday after the company confirmed it ...

A key question will be the role of bank examiners, the rank-and-file government employees whose day-to-day job is to monitor a bank’s safety and soundness. Michael Stevens was a bank examiner for the ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Phishing attempts via text message are getting more frequent and more sophisticated. Learn how to avoid text scams and what to do if you fall victim. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To ...

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It may sound unlikely, but yes, a bank can close your account without your authorization. In fact, a bank can close your account at any time for any reason, even without any prior warning. How often ...