Kevin Lao, a financial planner and founder of Imagine Financial Security, recommends having six to nine months of expenses in your emergency fund. He suggests keeping this money in a high-yield ...

However, Republicans argue that state regulators are capable of handling consumer complaints without federal oversight.

Most people think of their bank as a place to deposit and withdraw cash, but it's more than that. Whether investing, building an emergency fund or saving for retirement, your bank plays a key role ...