Moving Your Money? Here's How to Make Sure Your New Bank Is Secure

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• Never do business with a bank that's not a member of the FDIC.
• Read reviews, both professional and otherwise.
• Dig into a given bank's security features, like debit card blocking and multi-factor authentication.

Looking for a new bank account? I don't blame you -- banks are better than ever these days. A lot of them offer accounts that don't have monthly maintenance fees and can be opened online in a matter of minutes -- no shoes (or pants) required. That said, it's a good idea to do your research before you open an account with just any old bank and fund it with your hard-earned cash.

So before you jump on that sweet high-yield savings account paying 5% APY, make sure the new bank is a safe home for your money. Here's how.