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Many Americans loyal to longtime banks despite weak savings returns

Many Americans loyal to longtime banks despite weak savings returns

One quarter of Americans still have the same bank as when they opened their very first account, new research has revealed. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with a bank account, which was conducted by Talker Research on behalf of banking app Chime, and

‘K-Shaped’ Economy Is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide

‘K-Shaped’ Economy Is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide

The wealth gap in America is taking a new shape — and it’s no longer just a divide between the well-off and the financially vulnerable. In recent years, economists have described the economy as “K-shaped,” with higher-earning households continuing to spend and drive growth (the top of

People in Business for May 2, 2026

• Dustin Barber has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer at Opportunity Bank of Montana. In this role, he will oversee the Bank’s lending and relationship banking functions, supporting growth and strengthening customer relationships across the state. Barber joined Opportunity Bank in 2014 and most recently served

How 3 Financial Apps Helped My Marriage

How 3 Financial Apps Helped My Marriage

My husband and I have been married for eight years. After adding two kids into the mix, our finances became more complicated. We needed to know who was responsible for which bills, what we were saving for, and where our money was going each month. So we started trying financial

Proposed law creates new risks for Montana businesses | Bruce Gillespie

Spring is typically a season of optimism. Entrepreneurs are opening new businesses, family farms and ranches are calving and planning for the next season, and existing small business owners are reviewing their finances and planning for growth. However, at precisely this moment, Congress is considering legislation that would make those

Your Top April Questions: Tax Refunds, Debt and More

Your Top April Questions: Tax Refunds, Debt and More

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the

Over half still believe American Dream achievable

Over half still believe American Dream achievable

More than half of people still believe that the American Dream is possible for those who want it — but optimism about achieving it greatly differs by demographic. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans (1,000 census-representative Hispanics and 1,000 non-Hispanics), which found