VPNs won't stop fraudsters from stealing your bank account—and in some cases, they can make it more difficult to access your money. I’ve been writing about technology since 2012, focusing on privacy.

Brett Holzhauer is a former banking and personal finance reporter for Forbes Advisor. Previously, he was reporting at ValuePenguin and FinanceBuzz, and has been featured in numerous publications. An ...

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 ...

The largest U.S. banks plan to launch a tokenized deposit network next year, an attempt to stave off threats from crypto companies that are seeking to wade deeper into their territory under President ...

Money transfer apps marry convenience and security, allowing you to shop online, make contactless payments and send money to friends digitally. Also known as mobile payment and peer-to-peer (P2P) apps ...

Monthly maintenance fees now average a record $13.51, according to the 2026 MoneyRates Checking Account Fee survey, while out-of-network ATM fees have hit a combined average of $4.64. But junk fees ...

The best video conferencing app is RingCentral thanks to its generous call limits and affordable price tag. Plus, RingCentral offers a wide range of helpful AI features that can streamline your ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Khadija Khartit is a strategy, investment, and funding expert, and an educator of fintech ...

If you look up just about any VPN along with the words “online banking,” you’ll likely be flooded with dozens of blog posts espousing the merits of using that VPN to secure your finances. This ...

Samsung Messages stops working for US users this July. Here's the fastest way to move your texts and message history to Google Messages before the cutoff. Omar Gallaga has covered technology, digital ...

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is circulating seven crypto tax bill drafts that would tackle a number of the industry's tax priorities. The committee is set to have a hearing next week on ...