http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx An important part of any personal finance plan en-us Copyright 2012, Bankrate Inc. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:22:07 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 When you create an emergency fund, consider these investment options. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/create-emergency-fund.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/create-emergency-fund.aspx Guidelines govern who inherits your grandparents' bonds, but it might be costly to redeem them. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/savings-bonds-stuck-inheritance-feud.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/savings-bonds-stuck-inheritance-feud.aspx Interest rates hit rock bottom in 2011.  Where are they headed in 2012? Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/saving-money/interest-rate-predictions-in-2012.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/saving-money/interest-rate-predictions-in-2012.aspx Rates on savings vehicles such as CDs, savings and money market accounts will stay in a slump. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/2012-cd-rate-outlook.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/2012-cd-rate-outlook.aspx Experts say money market funds are solid. But there are some new wrinkles and regulations. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/money-market-funds-break-buck-again.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/money-market-funds-break-buck-again.aspx Savings bonds are now bought and redeemed mainly online. Find out how it's done. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/paper-savings-bonds-digital.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/paper-savings-bonds-digital.aspx Savings bonds aren't earning much compared to rising college costs. Try this option, instead. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/save-for-college-with-savings-bonds.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/save-for-college-with-savings-bonds.aspx Building savings for the future has gotten more costly. Put more money away with these tips. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/12-savings-tips-2012-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/12-savings-tips-2012-1.aspx The idea of climbing a CD ladder could give you vertigo. This infographic brings you down to earth. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/how-to-create-cd-ladder-infographic.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/how-to-create-cd-ladder-infographic.aspx Finding a savings vehicle can drive you to a shrink. Save your sanity with this infographic. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/choosing-savings-account-infographic.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/choosing-savings-account-infographic.aspx Some 41 percent of Americans report feeling less comfortable about their savings. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/consumer-index/savings-0112.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/consumer-index/savings-0112.aspx Read this list to find out information about every bank that has failed this year. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/banking/2012-list-of-failed-banks.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/banking/2012-list-of-failed-banks.aspx Some investments build value too slowly to meet long-term goals, but not mutual funds. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/invest-in-mutual-funds-over-long-term.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/investing/invest-in-mutual-funds-over-long-term.aspx This map shows the banks that have failed since January 2009, updated weekly. Click to see your state. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/map-of-failed-banks-northeast.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/map-of-failed-banks-northeast.aspx This map shows the banks that have failed since January 2009, updated weekly. Click to see your state. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/map-of-failed-banks-midwest.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/map-of-failed-banks-midwest.aspx