Times are good for banks right now. The industry is booming, loan losses are low, and profits are strong. But it wasn’t too long ago that banks were failing left and right, the government was...

Just like banks, credit unions are growing these days … and doing so safely. That’s because favorable regulatory changes, overall economic stability, and low unemployment are boosting loan demand...

Last week I wrote about increasing bank profitability in an era of reduced regulatory scrutiny. I also pointed out how some banks have grown their net income quite impressively over the last...

Bank profits are already surging. But there is so much going on in Washington right now on the regulatory front that things could get even better. The proposed tax plan would cut taxes for...

As you drive down the street, you often see different banks on each side of the road — and sometimes right next to each other. You go a few miles further down the road and once again, buildings...

We’re in the heart of third-quarter earnings season, with companies big and small reporting their latest numbers. The good news? Over the last two weeks or so, several major banking corporations...

First it was hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, and in Puerto Rico and Florida. Now, it’s wildfires in California. It seems like we just can’t catch a break when it comes to natural disasters. As...

The banking sector is in great shape overall, both here and abroad, according to our Weiss Ratings data. There are always exceptions, and that’s why you should always check your bank’s safety...

Here at Weiss Ratings, we don’t just analyze and rate domestic banks. We also gather data and give unbiased opinions about the safety of banks all around the globe. In fact, there’s a good chance...

Hurricane Irma had its eye set on the east coast of Florida, with catastrophic damage predictions running as high as $200 billion. But she switched gears at the last minute, losing power and...