Bank Reviews

With roots going all the way back to 1670s London, Barclays is one of the oldest banks in the world. They currently operate in 50 countries, offering investment products along with personal banking solutions, corporate banking, and wealth solutions. And while their brick-and-mortar branches are exclusively located in the U.K., they offer competitive online banking products in the United States. Whether you’re looking to set your money aside in an award-winning online savings account or even lock it into an even higher yield CD for a few years, Barclays is worth a look.… read more >

All of us have heard the American Express name before, even if we don’t carry one of their card products. But did you know that the credit card giant also has an online bank? Well it does, and they offer a variety of excellent account options, no matter your savings goals. Whether you’re looking for a place to tuck your money away safely for the next few years, or just want to maximize your returns while keeping your emergency fund within reach, American Express Federal Savings Bank (FSB) has what you need.… read more >

Most of us know Discover as a household name, thanks to the bank’s credit card products. But not everyone is familiar with their online banking products, ranging from checking and savings accounts to MMAs, CDs, and even IRAs. Discover Bank offers competitive financial products to customers, complete with the solid backing of a bank that we all know and trust. And while Discover Bank is very much an “online bank” in terms of accessibility, their platform seeks to make managing your money as easy — and rewarding — as possible. Here’s a rundown of the checking, savings, money market, and certificate of deposit accounts offered by Discover Bank, and what they have to offer.… read more >

If you want the highest interest rates on your savings, you typically have to opt for an online bank. However, this usually comes with a few sacrifices, such as giving up access to local bank branches and even limiting the financial products to which you’ll have access. Every once in a while, though, you run across a bank that offers high-yield accounts, local branches, and a wide variety of account types. Such is the case with CIBC. Whether you’re looking for a personal checking account, any number of savings accounts, a personal loan, or even small business accounts, CIBC likely has a product to meet your needs.… read more >

If you’re anything like me, you grew up hearing the name Goldman Sachs. Of course, the bank was also synonymous with wealth and high account balances, so we weren’t exactly opening our first savings accounts there. Then, just a couple years ago, times changed. Goldman Sachs decided to open their doors to the everyday savings customer with the introduction of their online branch, GS Bank. Offering high-yield savings accounts, CDs, and no-fee personal loans, GS Bank made banking with Goldman Sachs not only accessible to the “little guy”… they made it lucrative!… read more >

Capital One 360 Bank Review The consumer banking landscape looks much different today than in years past. One of the biggest shifts, for instance, is the influx of online banks and the features they provide. Capital One 360 is one such bank, offering consumers an excellent option for all of their checking, savings, and CD needs. So, how does Capital One 360 measure up against other online banks, and even when compared to your typical brick-and-mortar bank? Let’s take a look at the products and services they provide, what you can expect as a customer, and whether this online bank is the right place for your money.… read more >