A tour of the technology that banking has run on, dating back to Franklin's anti-counterfeit measures and the bank-note bulletin that preceded American Banker.

With a background in education and a fascination with finance, Emily Batdorf writes approachable content for consumers who want to deepen their understanding of personal finance topics. She loves ...

Online banks have grown in popularity thanks to lower fees, better rates and the convenience of being able to bank from anywhere (especially advantageous for busy business owners on the go). Below, ...

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you tap into your home's value with a revolving line of credit for renovations, college tuition or other expenses. Unlike with a home equity loan, you only ...