Looking for a place to park your savings while the Fed continues to slice interest rates? There aren't a ton of options, but Shefali and Jane provide some good alternatives: Consider bond funds and high-paying CDs.

Interest rate cuts are bad news for CDs and savings accounts. When they fall, the interest you earn also declines. Read Terri Cullen's article to find out how to get the best yields when rates are headed south.

The banks are in bad shape given the whole subprime loan crisis and slumping economy. Who better to pay for it then -- you guessed it! --us? Yup, the banks are scraping for revenue, which means they've begun to jack up fees on various consumer transactions, ranging from ATMs to overdraft charges. Read David Enrich's article below for ...

Couples looking to set some ground rules on spending can learn a thing or two from this article. Get insight on how to keep your partner in check without stressing about finances, so you can build a happy and successful future together.

There are a few things you should always keep track of: like how much gas is in your car, your wedding anniversary, oh, and your bank account. That last one might be easier to lose track of than you think. Curious? Read more about it here.

E*Trade and Countrywide got in trouble with subprime mortgages. Now, they need money to fund loans and such. To get it, they're raising savings rates. And that's good for all of us (as long as we're not buying their stocks or those of other banks). This story offers some plain-English explanations of how the pressure to keep savings ...

This article covers some pretty basic ground when it comes to getting a good deal from your bank, but if you're in the market for a new checking or savings account (or are simply sick and tired of the one you have), it wouldn't hurt to read this as a sort of refresher course.

Forget the quaint notion that you should have your checking account, credit card and savings account all at the same bank. Instead, look to cherry-pick the best of these accounts, writes Jonathan Clements.

Capital One is introducing a money-market account that offers rewards points based on customers' average monthly balances.

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Right now, there are plenty of ways to earn a 5% or higher yield on your savings, but many consumers don't take advantage of those rates, according to a recent survey.