Bankrate.com: Savings Headlines http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx An important part of any personal finance plan en-us Copyright 2013, Bankrate Inc. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:48 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) Bankrate Inc. http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Stuff your emergency fund with cash Can you save for a rainy day without slipping? Follow these tips to stay on track. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/5-ways-to-grow-an-emergency-fund-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/5-ways-to-grow-an-emergency-fund-1.aspx Should I save $5K bonus or use it for car loan? There are countless ways to use your bonus. Here's how to minimize the buyer's remorse. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/save-bonus-pay-car-loan.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/save-bonus-pay-car-loan.aspx What to do with savings bonds from childhood You've matured, but maybe not those savings bonds you received as a kid. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/savings-bonds-from-childhood.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/savings-bonds-from-childhood.aspx Look for money at the state lost-and-found If you put money in the bank and forgot about it, your state may be holding it for safekeeping. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/find-forgotten-unclaimed-money.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/find-forgotten-unclaimed-money.aspx 6 financial planning tips for 40-somethings Finances can be complicated for those 40 and older. These tips can make your 40s fabulous. Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/financial-planning-in-your-40s-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/financial-planning-in-your-40s-1.aspx How to cash late relative's savings bond? Cashing in a late relative's savings bond can be a lot of work. And you might owe taxes. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/cash-late-relatives-savings-bond.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/cash-late-relatives-savings-bond.aspx 5 winning ways to grow your savings account Smart money management starts with savings. Follow these tips to grow a cash cushion. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/5-winning-ways-grow-savings-account.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/5-winning-ways-grow-savings-account.aspx Best savings accounts for every age range Whether you're starting out or in your retirement years, there's a savings account for you. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/best-savings-accounts-for-different-age-brackets.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/best-savings-accounts-for-different-age-brackets.aspx Use inherited savings bond for school, avoid tax hit? There's a narrow path for cashing in savings bonds and avoiding a big federal tax bill. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/use-tax-break-and-savings-bonds.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/use-tax-break-and-savings-bonds.aspx Money skills key to child's future success Kids must learn to build good financial habits early on, says one Washington University professor. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/money-skills-key-to-childs-future.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/money-skills-key-to-childs-future.aspx Should college students buy savings bonds? Spare cash is a rarity in college. But if you do find extra dough, where should you put it? Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/are-savings-bonds-bad-idea-students.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/are-savings-bonds-bad-idea-students.aspx How much are 55-year-old savings bonds worth? Savings bonds bought in 1958 for $20 have jumped in value. They're carrying some baggage, too. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/savings-bonds-older-better.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/savings-bonds-older-better.aspx 10 CD tips for savers in 2013 In the fifth year of the great yield drought, what can CD savers do? Bankrate offers 10 CD strategies. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/if-you-re-considering-buying-cds-remember-these-tips-from-the-sec.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/if-you-re-considering-buying-cds-remember-these-tips-from-the-sec.aspx Video: Beef up your savings Sleep better at night knowing you have extra money tucked away for unplanned expenses. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/banking/beef-up-savings.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/banking/beef-up-savings.aspx Savings bonds: Know when to hold 'em, fold 'em Tired of your old savings bonds? It may be time to cash some in and hang on to others. Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/which-savings-bonds-should-i-cash-out.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/which-savings-bonds-should-i-cash-out.aspx